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背負う せおう N2

  1. to carry on one's back
  2. to be burdened with; to take responsibility for
  3. to be in front (of something); to have (something) in the background
  4. to be conceited; to think highly of oneself

十字架を背負う じゅうじかをせおう

  1. to carry a heavy burden; to have a cross to bear
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