担
Kanji · N2
担 / shouldering
Kanji for shouldering, carry, or raise.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | タン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | かつ.ぐ、にな.う | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
担 carries the meaning shouldering, carry, or raise.
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Common compounds with 担
担ぐかつぐto shoulder / to carry on one's shoulder
担架たんかstretcher / litter / gurney
担うになうto carry on one's shoulder / to shoulder / to bear
担当たんとうbeing in charge / being responsible
負担ふたんburden / load / responsibility
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