English–Japanese

“carry on one's shoulder” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikatsugu

Example

弟を担ぎます。otōto o katsu gi ma su

I carry my younger brother on my shoulder.

Illustration for 担ぐ (carry on one's shoulder)

How to say “carry on one's shoulder” in Japanese

“Carry on one's shoulder” in Japanese is 担ぐ (katsugu).

Describes moving a person or load while supporting it on the shoulder.

Full entry for 担ぐ: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 担ぐ

祭りでは、若者たちが重い神輿を担ぎます。matsu ri de wa waka mono ta chi ga omo i mikoshi o katsu gi ma su

At the festival, young people carry a heavy portable shrine on their shoulders.

Tips for using 担ぐ

  • Japanese festival descriptions often use 担ぐ (katsugu) for carrying a 神輿 (mikoshi), a portable shrine, on participants' shoulders.

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