背負う
しょう
shou
JLPT N3verbVocabularyLevel 49 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
背負う (しょう (shou)) means "to carry on one's back". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
to carry on one's back
Also : to assume responsibility for
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Example Sentences
旅人は大きなバックパックを背負って、山を登った。
たびびとはおおきなバックパックをせおって、やまをのぼった。
The traveler carried a large backpack on his back and climbed the mountain.
この責任は重いが、僕たちが背負わなければならない。
このせきにんはおもいが、ぼくたちがせおわなければならない。
This responsibility is heavy, but we must bear it.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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