No. 4,635 in Japanese
担ぎ
"担ぎ" means "carrying on one's shoulder" or "hoisting."
In a sentence
彼は重い荷物を担いでいた。
He was carrying a heavy load.
The word '担いで' in this sentence is the verb '担ぐ' in its te-form, which indicates carrying something, often on one's shoulders.
彼女はチームの成功を担っている。
She is bearing the responsibility for the team's success.
The word '担って' here comes from '担ぐ', used metaphorically to mean bearing responsibility or support.
祭りで神輿を担ぐのが楽しみです。
It is enjoyable to carry the portable shrine during the festival.
In this sentence, '担ぐ' is used in its plain form to describe the act of carrying a portable shrine, showing a ceremonial usage.
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