彼は重い荷物を両肩に担いだ。
He carried a heavy load on both shoulders.
Japanese
担ぐ
かつぐ
Meaning: to shoulder; to carry on one's back; to nominate; to trick; to be superstitious
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I carried heavy luggage on my shoulder and climbed up the slope.
祭りで神輿を担いだ
We carried the portable shrine at the festival.
「わっしょい！」と声を合わせて神輿を担ぐ。
They chanted 'Wasshoi!' in unison as they carried the portable shrine.
俵屋宗達の描いた風神は、大きな風袋を担いでいる。
The Wind God painted by Tawaraya Sotatsu is depicted carrying a large wind bag.
駕籠の後棒を担ぐ男性が疲れている
The man carrying the rear of the palanquin is tired.
祭りの日、若者たちが威勢よく神輿を担いで町を練り歩いた。
On the festival day, young people carried the mikoshi vigorously and paraded through the town.
Usage Notes
A versatile verb covering physical carrying, social nomination, psychological superstition, or a practical joke.
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