N2
かつぐ (katsugu)
担ぐ
to carry on one's shoulders; to shoulder; to hoist
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Primarily refers to carrying something heavy on one's shoulders or back. Can also colloquially mean to trick someone or to elect someone. (重いものを肩や背に乗せて運ぶこと。比喩的に、だます、おだてて役職に就かせるという意味もある。)
📝 Example Sentences
祭りで、みんなでお神輿を担いだ。
At the festival, everyone shouldered the portable shrine.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "担ぐ"!
彼は大きな荷物を肩に_______、山道を歩いた。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 肩に載せて運ぶ動作には「担ぐ」を使います。「背負う」も似ていますが、より垂直に近い位置で背中に負うニュアンスです。
English: '担ぐ' is used for carrying something on one's shoulders. '背負う' is similar but implies carrying something on one's back, often in a more vertical position.
English: '担ぐ' is used for carrying something on one's shoulders. '背負う' is similar but implies carrying something on one's back, often in a more vertical position.
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