おんぶ
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Base noun form. Refers to the act of carrying someone, typically a baby, on one's back. Often used with verbs like 『する』 (suru, 'to do') to form 『おんぶする』 (onbu suru, 'to carry on the back').
Theme

At a park, User and their friend Mika are watching parents with children. Mika comments on a father carrying his toddler.

おんぶ

おんぶ

carrying on one's back

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Memory Hook

Think of a parent carrying a baby on their back and saying 'On, baby up!' — 'On' sounds like おんぶ (onbu, 'carrying on one's back').

Cultural Note

In Japan, おんぶ (onbu, 'carrying on one's back') is a traditional and common way for parents, especially mothers, to carry infants using a special cloth called 『おんぶ紐』 (onbu himo, 'carrying strap'). It allows hands-free movement and is often seen in daily life and festivals.

Forms

Base: おんぶBase noun form. Refers to the act of carrying someone, typically a baby, on one's back. Often used with verbs like 『する』 (suru, 'to do') to form 『おんぶする』 (onbu suru, 'to carry on the back').