The person in charge of the new project was finally decided.
担
shouldering, carry, raise, bear
Kanji
Grade
Grade 6
Strokes
8 strokes
Radical
扌部
On'yomi (Chinese Reading)
タン
Kun'yomi (Japanese Reading)
かつぐ, になう
Nanori (Name Reading)
ゆたか
Common Readings
タン, かつ…ぐ, にな…う
Example sentences
He was in charge of the design of the new building.
We decided to share the burden of the expenses among everyone.
By introducing a new system, the workload was significantly reduced.
Young people will bear the future of this country.
As the chancellor of a nation, he bears the future of the country.
I carried heavy luggage on my shoulder and climbed up the slope.
He carried a heavy load on both shoulders.
The new homeroom teacher seems very kind.
Please contact the person in charge directly for details.
Example Vocabulary
担当
taking charge; being in charge; responsibility
負担
burden, responsibility, load, shouldering (expenses, etc.)
担う
to bear; to carry on one's shoulder; to take responsibility for
担ぐ
to shoulder; to carry on one's back; to nominate; to trick; to be superstitious
担任
homeroom teacher; in charge of
担当者
person in charge; coordinator; representative
加担
分担
share; allocation; division of labor
負担をかける
肩に担ぐ
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