負う | Japanese meaning

負う【おう】

Frequency rank: 3,200. – 3,202. (for form おう: 1,488.)

Alsoおう

Godan verb with 'u' ending; transitive verb

to bear; to carry on one's backsee also 背負う

This meaning is used when referring to physically carrying something heavy or burdening oneself with a load.

He carried a heavy load while climbing the mountain.

to take responsibility for; to accept a duty

This meaning applies when someone is taking on a task or obligation, whether personal or professional.

She decided to take responsibility for the success of the project.

to receive (wound); to incur (damage); to be injured

This meaning is used in contexts involving harm or injury, often related to physical wounds or damages incurred in various situations.

He sustained an injury to his leg during the match.

to owe

This meaning is used when referring to a debt or obligation to give something back, whether it's money or a favor.

He owes money to his friend.

Example sentences70 results

Parents are responsible for their children's education.

Tatoeba

In the evening my pigeon returned to me wounded seriously.

Tatoeba

負う【おう】

Frequency rank: 3,200. – 3,202. (for form おう: 1,488.)

Alsoおう

Godan verb with 'u' ending; transitive verb

to bear; to carry on one's backsee also 背負う

This meaning is used when referring to physically carrying something heavy or burdening oneself with a load.

He carried a heavy load while climbing the mountain.

to take responsibility for; to accept a duty

This meaning applies when someone is taking on a task or obligation, whether personal or professional.

She decided to take responsibility for the success of the project.

to receive (wound); to incur (damage); to be injured

This meaning is used in contexts involving harm or injury, often related to physical wounds or damages incurred in various situations.

He sustained an injury to his leg during the match.

to owe

This meaning is used when referring to a debt or obligation to give something back, whether it's money or a favor.

He owes money to his friend.

Example sentences70 results

Parents are responsible for their children's education.

Tatoeba

In the evening my pigeon returned to me wounded seriously.

Tatoeba

負

N33

意defeat; negative; -; minus; bear; owe; assume a responsibility

訓ま.ける、ま.かす、お.う

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負う【おう】

Frequency rank: 3,200. – 3,202. (for form おう: 1,488.)

Alsoおう

Godan verb with 'u' ending; transitive verb

to bear; to carry on one's backsee also 背負う

This meaning is used when referring to physically carrying something heavy or burdening oneself with a load.

He carried a heavy load while climbing the mountain.

to take responsibility for; to accept a duty

This meaning applies when someone is taking on a task or obligation, whether personal or professional.

She decided to take responsibility for the success of the project.

to receive (wound); to incur (damage); to be injured

This meaning is used in contexts involving harm or injury, often related to physical wounds or damages incurred in various situations.

He sustained an injury to his leg during the match.

to owe

This meaning is used when referring to a debt or obligation to give something back, whether it's money or a favor.

He owes money to his friend.

Example sentences70 results

Parents are responsible for their children's education.

Tatoeba

In the evening my pigeon returned to me wounded seriously.

Tatoeba

負う【おう】

Frequency rank: 3,200. – 3,202. (for form おう: 1,488.)

Alsoおう

Godan verb with 'u' ending; transitive verb

to bear; to carry on one's backsee also 背負う

This meaning is used when referring to physically carrying something heavy or burdening oneself with a load.

He carried a heavy load while climbing the mountain.

to take responsibility for; to accept a duty

This meaning applies when someone is taking on a task or obligation, whether personal or professional.

She decided to take responsibility for the success of the project.

to receive (wound); to incur (damage); to be injured

This meaning is used in contexts involving harm or injury, often related to physical wounds or damages incurred in various situations.

He sustained an injury to his leg during the match.

to owe

This meaning is used when referring to a debt or obligation to give something back, whether it's money or a favor.

He owes money to his friend.

Example sentences70 results

Parents are responsible for their children's education.

Tatoeba

In the evening my pigeon returned to me wounded seriously.

Tatoeba

負

N33

意defeat; negative; -; minus; bear; owe; assume a responsibility

訓ま.ける、ま.かす、お.う

音フ

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