This is the 8533rd most frequent Japanese word.
担い
"担い" means "burden" or "responsibility" in English.
Here, "担い" is used in the context of bearing or taking on responsibilities.
彼は責任を担っている。
He is taking responsibility.
In this sentence, "担い" represents carrying or upholding traditions.
伝統を担う若者たち。
Young individuals bearing traditions.
"担い" in this example means physically carrying an object, such as a flag.