負担
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Noun meaning a burden, load, or responsibility. Used in formal or everyday contexts to describe something that causes strain or difficulty. Example: 『仕事の負担』 (shigoto no futan, 'work burden').
Theme
At a community center meeting, User and their neighbor, Yamada, discuss volunteer roles for an upcoming festival. Yamada expresses concern about taking on too much responsibility.
負担
ふたん
burden (abstract responsibility or hardship)
Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts
Memory Hook
Imagine carrying a heavy 'burden' on your back — it feels like a 'futon' (ふとん) that's too heavy. 'Futon' sounds like 負担 (futan, 'burden') — a heavy load to bear!
Cultural Note
In Japanese society, 負担 (futan, 'burden') is often discussed in contexts like work stress or financial responsibilities. For example, 『家計の負担』 (kakei no futan, 'household burden') refers to the financial load on a family.
Forms
Base: 負担Noun meaning a burden, load, or responsibility. Used in formal or everyday contexts to describe something that causes strain or difficulty. Example: 『仕事の負担』 (shigoto no futan, 'work burden').