おう

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表記・読み：おう

1. 1

   to carry on one's back; to bear; to shoulder

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2. 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.)

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3. 3

   to suffer (an injury); to sustain (a wound); to receive; to incur (a loss, damage, etc.)

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4. 4

   to owe (a debt of gratitude to); to be indebted to

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5. 5

   to have (something) behind one; to be backed by

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