担う

になう

to carry on one's shoulder; to shoulder; to bear; to bear (a burden, responsibility, etc.)

JLPT N1 common word Also written 荷う、荷なう

Meaning

v5uvt
to carry on one's shoulder; to shoulder; to bear
v5uvt
to bear (a burden, responsibility, etc.); to take upon oneself

Example sentences

この梱包材が断熱機能を担っている。

This packaging material provides heat insulation.
我々は、日常生活の中に多くの義務や責任を担っている。

In everyday life we have many obligations and responsibilities.
東南アジアのインフラ整備で日本が中心的役割を担うため、官民一体となった努力が求められている。

In order for Japan to play a central role in the infrastructural improvement of Southeast Asia, tremendous effort between its government and people is required.