expression, godan verb (-u)
shoulder responsibility; take on responsibility
Used when someone accepts or bears a significant duty or burden. Often implies a formal or serious commitment.
彼はプロジェクトの責任を担うことになった。
He ended up shouldering the responsibility for the project.
リーダーとして、チーム全体の責任を担
As a leader, you need to be prepared to take on responsibility for the entire team.