Japanese Word · Intermediate
背負って立つ
to bear on the shoulders
Pronunciation: say 背負って立つ
Meaning
to bear on the shoulders
Example
時によると、自分だけが世の中の不幸を一人で背負って立っているような事をいいます。
At times, he'd say things like how he alone bore the unhappiness of all the world.
Practice tips
- Practice 背負って立つ out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.