JMdict: 1497930

負う 【おう】

1. [v5u,vt] to carry on one's back; to bear; to shoulder
2. [v5u,vt] to take (responsibility); to assume; to accept; to bear (the blame, costs, etc.); to have (a duty, obligation, etc.); to become responsible for; to be burdened with (work, debt, etc.)
3. [v5u,vt] to suffer (an injury); to sustain (a wound); to receive; to incur (a loss, damage, etc.)
4. [v5u,vt] to owe (a debt of gratitude to); to be indebted to
5. [v5u,vt] to have (something) behind one; to be backed by

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金太郎 (12), その (10)