shouldering, carry, raise, bear

About this kanji

The kanji 担, pronounced either たん (on'yomi) or かつ.ぐ/にな.う (kun'yomi), mainly means to shoulder, carry, or bear. It is often used as a noun or in compound words. For example, 担当 (たんとう) means 'being in charge,' and related to roles or responsibilities. Another compound, 負担 (ふたん), translates to 'burden,' highlighting someone’s weight of responsibility. Additionally, 分担 (ぶんたん) refers to 'sharing a portion,' often seen in work contexts. When using 担 in conversation, it typically relates to taking on responsibilities, so keep in mind its association with duty and sharing, essential in personal and work relationships.

Example sentences

• 彼は大きな責任を担っている。

  He bears a large responsibility.

Meanings across languages

English

shouldering, carry, raise, bear

Tiếng Việt

gánh vác, cầm, nâng, chịu đựng

日本語

担う, 運ぶ, 持ち上げる, 耐える

한국어

어깨에 메다, 들다, 올리다, 지다

中文

肩负, 抱, 抬, 承受

id

menanggung

th

แบกรับ

es

cargar

fr

porter

de

Lasten tragen

pt

carregar

Common compounds

• 担当たんとうbeing in charge (of an area of responsibility), being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
• 担保たんぽsecurity, guarantee, collateral
• 負担ふたんburden, load, responsibility
• 分担ぶんたんtaking on one's share (e.g. of work), dividing (work, expenses, etc.) between, apportionment
• 担当者たんとうしゃperson in charge (of an area of work, etc.), person responsible, contact (person)
• 担ぐかつぐto shoulder, to carry on one's shoulder, to nominate for a position
• 担架たんかstretcher, litter, gurney
• 担任たんにんbeing in charge of (esp. a class or subject), taking charge of, class teacher