おう
Verb, Transitive
1.
to carry on one's back, to bear, to shoulder
2.
to take (responsibility), to assume, to accept, to bear (the blame, costs, etc.), to have (a duty, obligation, etc.), to become responsible for, to be burdened with (work, debt, etc.)
3.
to suffer (an injury), to sustain (a wound), to receive, to incur (a loss, damage, etc.)
4.
to owe (a debt of gratitude to), to be indebted to
5.
to have (something) behind one, to be backed by
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このプロジェクトの成功は、彼が負う責任が大きい。
The success of this project largely depends on the responsibility he bears.
会社の未来を負う立場として、常に最善を尽くします。
As someone who bears the future of the company, I will always do my best.
事故で大怪我を負ったが、幸い命に別状はなかった。
I suffered a serious injury in the accident, but fortunately, it was not life-threatening.
困っていた時に助けてもらい、彼には一生の恩を負っています。
He helped me when I was in trouble, and I owe him a lifelong debt of gratitude.
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