1. Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb

   1.

   to carry on one's back; to bear; to shoulder

2. 2.

   to take (responsibility); to assume; to accept; to bear (the blame, costs, etc.)

3. 3.

   to suffer (an injury); to sustain (a wound); to receive; to incur (a loss, damage, etc.)

Example sentences

• あまり気負うな。

  Don't get worked up.

• 両親は子供達の教育に責任を負う。

  Parents are responsible for their children's education.