- ou to carry on one's back, to bear, to shoulder; to take (responsibility), to assume, to accept, to bear (the blame, costs, etc.), to have (a duty, obligation, etc.), to become responsible for, to be burdened with (work, debt, etc.); to suffer (an injury), to sustain (a wound), to receive, to incur (a loss, damage, etc.); to owe (a debt of gratitude to), to be indebted to
Press the microphone and say: 負う
Ready to listen
💡 Conjugate the final kana to the い-row before adding ます.
Found in a wide range of contexts. Useful for building reading and listening fluency.
Save personal notes for every word you study — memory hooks, your own sentences, grammar tips, and personal stories.
Synced to your account · Anki export · Accessible on every device
Create Free Account⚡ Get Premium — 50% Off Today
Create a free account to sync your level, streaks, and progress across all devices.
Already a member? Sign in →
Sign in or create a free account to keep your history.
Reset mastery for this word?
Review scheduling updates after each session.
Based on JLPT level, kanji complexity & word length.