Word Meaning 負ぶう

おぶう obuu

負ぶう is read as おぶう (obuu) and means to take on (a job, responsibility, etc.).

Meaning

English

to take on (a job, responsibility, etc.)
to carry (a child) on one's back
to piggyback

Reading

Kana

おぶう

Romaji

obuu

Stroke Sequence

3 Characters • 17 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

JLPT N3 Jōyō Grade 3 Kanken 8級 Rank 100485 Priority P

Related Vocabulary

Max. 12

負う

おう

to have (something) behind one

負け

まけ

failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.)

負ける

まける

to be inferior to

負い目

おいめ

(feeling of) indebtedness

負かす

まかす

to defeat

負け犬

まけいぬ

unmarried and childless older woman

負

ふ

negative

負け越し

まけこし

having more losses than wins

負けん気

まけんき

competitive spirit

負の外部性

ふのがいぶせい

negative externalities

負投手

まけとうしゅ

losing pitcher

負動産

ふどうさん

unsellable property