担ぐ

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: Spelling: 担ぐ. Reading: かつぐ. Core meaning: to carry on one's shoulder; to put forward as a candidate.
• Basic usage: Representative examples: 重い荷物を肩に担いで階段を上った / 仲間は彼を次の代表に担ごうとしている.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Shouldering and putting forward
  • The verb can literally mean carrying a load on one's shoulder or figuratively putting someone forward as a representative. 代表に担ぐ does not mean physically lifting the person onto one's shoulders.