N2
おんぶ (onbu)
おんぶ
piggyback ride; carrying on one's back
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers specifically to carrying someone (usually a child) on one's back. Can also be used metaphorically for relying heavily on someone else.
📝 Example Sentences
母親は赤ちゃんをおんぶして買い物に行った。
The mother went shopping with the baby on her back.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "おんぶ"!
疲れた子どもを___して家まで帰った。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 子どもを背中に乗せて運ぶ行為です。
English: It is the act of carrying a child on one's back.
English: It is the act of carrying a child on one's back.
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