noun
Refers to a person who carries something, often in a work or traditional context. Also appears in compounds like 荷担ぎ (load carrier) or 神輿担ぎ (portable shrine bearer).
彼は市場で荷担ぎとして働いている。
He works as a carrier at the market.
祭りでは神輿担ぎが大勢集まった。
Many portable shrine bearers gathered for the festival.