Quick answer
担 is the kanji for "Bear / Carry / Raise". A common reading is かつ.ぐ (katsugu). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Bear / Carry / Raise
Also : Bear · Carry · Raise · Shouldering
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 担 represents 'SHOULDERING'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of shouldering.
On-reading: たん — remember this sound by associating it with shouldering. Kun-reading: かつ.ぐ.
Example Sentences
責任を担うことが大切です。
せきにんをになうことがたいせつです。
It's important to bear responsibility.
プロジェクトの担当者になりました。
ぷろじぇくとのたんとうしゃになりました。
I became the person in charge of the project.
Vocabulary using 担
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