担う

verb (godan)になう · ninau

1. Englishto carry on one's shoulder; to shoulder; to bear

   • この梱包材が断熱機能を担っている。This packaging material provides heat insulation.

2. Englishto bear (a burden, responsibility, etc.); to take upon oneself

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