担ぐ

彼は重い荷物を担いで山道を登った。

He climbed the mountain path with a heavy load on his shoulder.

祭りでは若者たちが神輿を担いで町を練り歩く。

At the festival, young men carry the portable shrine on their shoulders through the town.

けがをした選手を担いでベンチまで運んだ。

They carried the injured player on their shoulders to the bench.

若手議員たちは彼を党首に担いだ。

The younger lawmakers put him forward as party leader.

人気俳優を候補者に担いで選挙に臨んだ。

They went into the election with a popular actor set up as their candidate.

彼はただ担がれているだけで、実権は持っていない。

He's only a figurehead; he holds no real power.

彼は試合の前に必ず縁起を担いでカツ丼を食べる。

He always eats katsudon before a match for good luck.

祖母は縁起を担いで大安の日に引っ越しをした。

My grandmother moved house on a lucky day because she's superstitious.

受験生の中には縁起を担ぐ人が多い。

Many students taking entrance exams are superstitious.

エイプリルフールに友達にまんまと担がれた。

My friends completely fooled me on April Fools' Day.

僕を担ごうとしても無駄だよ。

It's no use trying to pull my leg.

その話は本当なの？それとも担いでいるの？

Is that story true, or are you kidding me?