Vocab Info
N2 Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb
負うto bear, to carry on one's back, to take responsibility for, to accept a duty, to be injured, to owe
Dictionary Definition
Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb
1.
to carry on one's back, to bear, to shoulder
Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb
2.
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.)
Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb
3.
to suffer (an injury), to sustain (a wound), to receive, to incur (a loss, damage, etc.)
Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb
4.
to owe (a debt of gratitude to), to be indebted to
as ...に負うGodan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb
5.
to have (something) behind one, to be backed by
All Forms
負う 【おう】
Common・Uncommon
Details
Pitch Accent
お
う
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重い荷物を負ったので、腰が痛いです。
Since I carried heavy luggage, my back hurts. {to bear, to carry on one's back, to take responsibility for, to accept a duty, to be injured, to owe}
社長は平社員よりも重い責任を負っている。
The company president bears heavier responsibilities than the regular employees. {to bear, to carry on one's back, to take responsibility for, to accept a duty, to be injured, to owe}
肩に火傷を負ったので、包帯でグルグル巻きました。
I burned my shoulder, so I wrapped it up in a bandage. {to bear, to carry on one's back, to take responsibility for, to accept a duty, to be injured, to owe}
全ての国民が納税の義務を負わねばならない事になっています。
It is established that all citizens must fulfill their obligation to pay taxes. {to bear, to carry on one's back, to take responsibility for, to accept a duty, to be injured, to owe}
同僚や部下から恨みを負っていては、社内での居心地も悪いだろう。
If you are resented by colleagues and subordinates, you would probably feel uncomfortable in the company. {to bear, to carry on one's back, to take responsibility for, to accept a duty, to be injured, to owe}
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