How to say 'Bear' in Japanese | 担う

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The Japanese word for Bear is 'Ninau', written as 担う in Japanese.'Bear' in hiragana is になう.

word

担う

Meaning

Bear

Reading

になう

ninau

Kanji

担Bear, Carry

Explanation

The Japanese verb '担う (になう)' means 'to bear' or 'to shoulder' in the sense of taking on responsibility, duty, or a burden. It is often used in formal or serious contexts, such as discussing roles, responsibilities, or tasks that require significant effort or commitment. For example: He bears the responsibility of the project「彼はそのプロジェクトの責任を担う」(かれはそのプロジェクトのせきにんをになう). The company shoulders the mission of innovation「その会社は革新の使命を担う」(そのかいしゃはかくしんのしめいをになう). This verb can also imply a sense of pride or importance in the role being undertaken.

Part Of Speech

verb

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

3567

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting

This word is a godan verb. To learn how it transforms in different tenses and forms, explore all its conjugations.

Kanji in the Word 担う

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

担

Meaning

Bear, Carry

Hiragana in the Word 担う

This word contains 1 Hiragana character :

hiragana

う

Reading

Words Related to 担う Through the Kanji 担

These 6 Words contain the Kanji 担 as well.

word

担当

Meaning

In charge

word

担ぐ

Meaning

Carry, Hoax

word

担保

Meaning

Collateral

word

負担

Meaning

Burden

word

分担

Meaning

Division

word

担任

Meaning

Charge, Homeroom

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What does 'Ninau' (担う) mean?

'Ninau' means 'Bear' .

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