負う
Reading: おう
Meaning: to bear; to carry; to assume (responsibility)
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Example Sentence
責任 を 負う こと に なった
I ended up having to take responsibility.
Usage Notes
Used for carrying a burden or taking on responsibility. Often used in formal contexts.
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