Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Carry, bear, responsibility

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Kanji Story

Imagine a person carrying a heavy load on their shoulder. This symbolizes the responsibility they have taken on. The vertical line represents the person's back, the horizontal line represents their shoulder and the curved line represents the load they are carrying.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '担' is frequently featured in JLPT N2 materials. Its usage and understanding are crucial for the kanji and reading comprehension sections of the exam.

Example Sentences

• 彼女は新しいプロジェクトの責任を担っています。

  She is taking responsibility for the new project.

  かのじょはあたらしいプロジェクトのせきにんをになっています。

  kanojo wa atarashii purojekuto no sekinin o ninatteimasu.

  Pronunciation

• 私たちは共同で重い荷物を担ぎました。

  We carried the heavy luggage together.

  わたしたちはきょうどうでおもいにもつをかつぎました。

  watashitachi wa kyoudou de omoi nimotsu o katsugimashita.

  Pronunciation

• 彼は家族の生活費を一人で担っています。

  He bears the living expenses for his family alone.

  かれはかぞくのせいかつひをひとりでになっています。

  kare wa kazoku no seikatsuhi o hitori de ninatteimasu.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '担' is commonly tested in the JLPT N2 level.
• Pay attention to the kunyomi reading 'katsu.gu', which means 'to carry' or 'to shoulder'. It often appears in compound words related to responsibilities and burdens.
• Make sure to practice writing the kanji to remember its stroke order. This can be helpful in both kanji and reading comprehension sections of the JLPT.
• Remember that the meaning and usage of '担' can vary depending on the context or compound word it is used in.

Usage in Japanese Names

• The kanji '担' is not commonly used in names, but it can be found in some surnames that indicate the profession or responsibility of the person.