Japanese

せおう
Meaning: to carry on one's back; to shoulder a load
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 脊負う 脊負わない
Polite 脊負います 脊負いません
Past 脊負った 脊負わなかった
Polite + Past 脊負いました 脊負いませんでした
Te-form 脊負って 脊負わなくて
Potential 脊負える 脊負えない
Passive 脊負われる 脊負われない
Causative 脊負わせる 脊負わせない
Causative + Passive 脊負わされる 脊負わされない
Imperative 脊負え 脊負うな

Example

祖父は重い荷物を脊負って山道を歩いた。
My grandfather carried a heavy load on his back and walked along the mountain path.

Usage Notes

This spelling uses 脊 and is less common than 背負う. It can mean carrying a physical load or taking on a burden.

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