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N2 Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb

()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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    1. Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb

      1.

      to carry on one's back, to bear, to shoulder

    2. 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.)

    3. Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb

      3.

      to suffer (an injury), to sustain (a wound), to receive, to incur (a loss, damage, etc.)

    4. Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb

      4.

      to owe (a debt of gratitude to), to be indebted to

      as ...に負う
    5. Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb

      5.

      to have (something) behind one, to be backed by

    All Forms

    負う 【おう】

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    Examples

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      (おも)荷物(にもつ)()ったので、(こし)(いた)いです。

      Since I carried heavy luggage, my back hurts.

      • N2

      社長(しゃちょう)(ひら)社員(しゃいん)よりも(おも)責任(せきにん)()っている。

      The company president bears heavier responsibilities than the regular employees.

      • N2

      (かた)火傷(やけど)()ったので、包帯(ほうたい)でグルグル()きました。

      I suffered a burn on my shoulder, so I wrapped it up in a bandage.

      • N2

      (すべ)ての国民(こくみん)納税(のうぜい)義務(ぎむ)()ねばならない(こと)になっています。

      It is established that all citizens must bear their obligation to pay taxes.

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      同僚(どうりょう)部下(ぶか)から(うら)みを()っていては、社内(しゃない)での居心地(いごこち)(わる)いだろう。

      If you bear the resentment of your colleagues and subordinates, you'll likely feel uncomfortable at work.

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