Verb (5-dan, ぐ, transitive)
1. to shoulder; to carry on one's shoulder
彼は肩に大きなカメラを担いでいる。He is carrying a large camera on his shoulder.
2. to nominate for a position; to choose as a representative
党は人気俳優を候補に担いだ。The party put up a popular actor as its candidate.
3. to take (someone) for a ride; to deceive; to take in
やっぱり担がれてるんじゃないかって思った。I thought maybe I was being had after all.
4. to be caught up in superstition