負
1. Meaning and Reading
- lose, bear, carry
- Onyomi : ふ
- Kunyomi : まける, おう
2. Kanji Explanation
- ⺈ : person
- 貝 : shells
A person (⺈) carrying many shells (貝) on the back — symbolizing ‘to bear’ or ‘burden’.
3. Example Words
負ける
まける
to lose
試合に負けた。
I lost the match.
負う
おう
to bear
責任を負う。
To bear responsibility.
負担
ふたん
burden
家計の負担が大きい。
The financial burden is heavy.