English–Japanese
“carry on one's back” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiseou
Example
赤ちゃんを背負います。aka cha n o se o i ma su
I carry the baby on my back.
How to say “carry on one's back” in Japanese
“Carry on one's back” in Japanese is 背負う (seou).
It means moving with a person or object resting on and supported by the back.
Example sentences with 背負う
弟が疲れたので、私は弟を背負って駅まで歩きました。otōto ga tsuka re ta no de watashi wa otōto o se o tte eki ma de aru ki ma shi ta
My younger brother was tired, so I carried him on my back and walked to the station.
Tips for using 背負う
- Unlike carry, which does not specify a body position, 背負う (seō) tells the listener that the load is carried on the back.