Meaning of 負う in Japanese

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Definition of 負う

  1. (v5u, vt) to bear; to carry on one's back →Related words: 背負う

    ぎりぎりの重荷を負ったラクダはわら1本でも積ませたら参ってしまう。
    It is the last straw that breaks the camel's back.

  2. to take responsibility for; to accept a duty

    あなたはその結果に責任をおわなければならない。
    You've got to answer for the outcome.

  3. to be injured

    医者は傷を負った少年を助けようと一生懸命に努力した。
    The doctor tried hard to save the wounded boy.

  4. to owe

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