expression, godan verb (-ru)
fall on one's shoulders; rest on one's shoulders
Used figuratively for responsibilities, duties, or burdens that one must bear. Often appears with nouns like 責任, 重荷, or 役目.
このプロジェクトの成功は、すべて彼の肩にかかっている。
The success of this project rests entirely on his shoulders.
家族を養う責
The responsibility of supporting my family has fallen on my shoulders.