担

かつ · katsu

JLPT N3

Meaning

to shoulder; to carry; to bear; to take on

Examples

• 彼は重い荷物を肩に担いで歩いた。 — He walked carrying a heavy load on his shoulders.
• このプロジェクトの責任は私が担います。 — I will bear the responsibility for this project.
• 彼は会社の未来を担う重要な存在だ。 — He is an important figure who bears the future of the company.