Jisho

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せお 背負う
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Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb
1. to carry on one's back​
Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb
2. to be burdened with; to take responsibility for​
Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb
3. to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something)​
Godan verb with 'u' ending, Intransitive verb
4. to be conceited; to think highly of oneself​Only applies to しょう, See also しょってる, in the form しょってる
Other forms
背負う 【しょう】、脊負う 【せおう】、脊負う 【しょう】
Notes
脊負う: Irregular kanji usage. 脊負う: Irregular kanji usage.

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