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負う

Reading

Kana: おう
Romaji: ou
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

v5u
vt
1

to bear; to carry on one's back

See also: 背負う
2

to take responsibility for; to accept a duty

3

to be injured

4

to owe

Kanji

Readings: フ、 ま.ける、 ま.かす、 お.う
Meanings: defeat, negative, -, minus, bear, owe, assume a responsibility

Example Sentences

(かれ)重傷(じゅうしょう)()った。
➥He was badly wounded.
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(かれ)(あたま)(きず)()った。
➥He was wounded in the head.
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左腕(さわん)打撲傷(だぼくしょう)()った。
➥I got my left arm bruised.
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(かれ)致命傷(ちめいしょう)()った。
➥He suffered a fatal wound.
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(かれ)(ふくろ)背負(せお)っている。
➥He carries a bag on his back.
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(わたし)(ぜん)責任(せきにん)()わされた。
➥I am left with all the responsibility.
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