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担

shouldering
Stroke count: 8

Readings

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Kun readingかつ.ぐ、にな.う
JōyōGrade 6
  1. to shoulder
  2. to carry on one's shoulder
  3. to nominate for a position
  4. to choose as a representative
  5. to take (someone) for a ride

Popular Usage

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Radicals and components

Radical手handComponents

Mnemonic (RtK)

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finger · fingers · nightbreak · sun (日) · day (日) · one (一) · floor

From "Remembering the Kanji" by James Heisig · Frame 721

Compound words

担ぐかつぐ
to shoulder; to carry on one's shoulder; to nominate for a position; to choose as a representative; to take (someone) for a ride
担架たんか
stretcher; litter; gurney
担当たんとう
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
担任たんにん
being in charge of (esp. a class or subject); taking charge of; class teacher; homeroom teacher; form teacher
担保たんぽ
security; guarantee; collateral; mortgage; guarantee (e.g. of safety)
負担ふたん
burden; load; responsibility; bearing (a cost, responsibility, etc.); shouldering
分担ぶんたん
taking on one's share (e.g. of work); dividing (work, expenses, etc.) between; apportionment; allotment; allocation
加担かたん
support; participation; assistance; complicity; conspiracy
担うになう
to carry on one's shoulder; to shoulder; to bear; to bear (a burden, responsibility, etc.); to take upon oneself
担ぎかつぎ
carrier
担当者たんとうしゃ
person in charge (of an area of work, etc.); person responsible; contact (person)
担い手にないて
bearer; carrier; person bearing responsibility; person in charge; supporter

Stroke Order

8 strokes

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