LingakuFrequency rank: 2,009. – 2,011.
- to carry on one's back
- to be burdened with; to take responsibility for
- to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something)
- to be conceited; to think highly of oneselfonly applies to しょうin the form しょってるsee also しょってる
Godan verb with 'u' ending; transitive verb
Godan verb with 'u' ending; intransitive verb
Forms
Generated word frames (experimental)
[Person] carries [Object] on their back
[Person] takes on [Responsibility]
[Person] has [Thought/Idea] in the background
[Person] has [Pride]
[Person] carries [Confidence]
Generated definitions (experimental)
- to carry on one's back
- to be burdened with; to take responsibility for
- to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something)
- to be conceited; to think highly of oneself
This meaning describes physically carrying something on one's back, often used in contexts involving load-bearing or transportation of items.
This meaning refers to the emotional or psychological burden of having to deal with responsibilities or issues, often implying a sense of duty or obligation.
She is taking responsibility for the company's project.
This meaning indicates a spatial relationship, where something is positioned behind or in front of another object, often used in descriptive scenarios.
This usage refers to having an inflated sense of self-worth or pride, often in a negative context where a person sees themselves as superior to others.
Generated collocations (experimental)
せおう背負うきごう(せおうきごう)to carry on one's backせおう背負うせきにん責任to take responsibilityせおう背負うに荷the burden to carryせおう背負うことthe act of taking on (a burden or responsibility)せおう背負うじふ自負having a conceited attitudeせおいなげ背負い投げ\((a wrestling move)\) shoulder throwじじょう事情をせおう背負うto bear (the circumstances/situation) on one's shoulders
Generated related terms (experimental)
せおう背負う【せおう】
To carry on one's back, often used in the context of carrying a physical load or burden.
になう担う【になう】
To bear or take on a responsibility; to carry an obligation.
かかえる抱える【かかえる】
To hold or carry something in one's arms, often used metaphorically for emotional burdens or problems.
せおいなげ背負い投げ【せおいなげ】
A judo technique where one throws an opponent by shifting them onto one’s back.
He threw his opponent using a shoulder throw.
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
Example sentences
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It is as if he is carrying his cross all by himself.
One's life is like going far with a burden on one's back.
Luciano might have the crowd behind him, but he's still wet behind the ears.
If you can't lift your backpack, then you can't carry it!
It looked like they were reading a book whilst walking and carrying firewood on their back.
A middle-aged woman with a knapsack on her back seemed to be looking for a place to sit down.