Translation and Meaning of: 負う - ou
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 負う (ou) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: ou
Kana: おう
Type: verb
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Translation / Meaning: to support; duty
Meaning in English: to bear;to owe
Definition: Take responsibility.
Table of Content
- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (負う) ou
The Japanese word 負う (ou) is a verb meaning "to carry", "to bear", or "to take over". The etymology of the word comes from the combination of the kanji 負 (ou) meaning "to carry" or "to support" and the kanji う (u) which is a verbal suffix that indicates action or state. The correct pronunciation of the word is "ou" with a high pitch on the first syllable.How to Write in Japanese - (負う) ou
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (負う) ou:
Verbal conjugation of 負う
See below a small list of verb conjugations: 負う (ou)
- 負う - Dictionary form
- 負わない - Negative
- 負って - Shape yourself
- 負いました - Simple past
- 負っていた - Past continuous
- 負える - Potential
Synonyms and Similar - (負う) ou
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
背負う; 抱える; 負担する; 負担を負う
Words containing: 負う
See also other related words from our dictionary:
Kana: しょう
Romaji: shou
Translation / Meaning:
be burdened; continue from behind or shoulder
Words with the same pronunciation: おう ou
Example Sentences - (負う) ou
Below are some example sentences:
各々の能力に応じて責任を負う。
Kakugaku no nouryoku ni oite sekinin wo ou
Take responsibility according to your individual abilities.
We are responsible for each skill.
- 各々 (kaku kaku) - each one individually
- の (no) - possession particle
- 能力 (nouryoku) - skill, capacity
- に (ni) - target particle
- 応じて (oujite) - according to, in response to
- 責任 (sekinin) - responsibility
- を (wo) - direct object particle
- 負う (ou) - assume, carry
各自の能力に応じて責任を負う。
Kakuzi no nouryoku ni oite sekinin wo ou
Take responsibility according to your own abilities.
Take responsibility according to your abilities.
- 各自の (kakuji no) - each one individually
- 能力に応じて (nouryoku ni oujite) - according to skill
- 責任を負う (sekinin wo ou) - take responsibility
私たちは未来を背負う。
Watashitachi wa mirai wo seou
We carry the future.
- 私たちは - Us in Japanese
- 未来を - Future in Japanese, followed by the particle "wo" which indicates the object of the sentence
- 背負う - Carry in Japanese, in the sense of taking responsibility
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Other words of the same type: verb
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "to support; duty" é "(負う) ou". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
