noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
carrying on one's back; piggyback ride
Typically refers to carrying a child on one's back. Can be used as a noun or with する.
疲れた子供をおんぶして家に帰った。
I carried my tired child home on my back.
おんぶして
My little brother begged me to give him a piggyback ride.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
relying on; being dependent on
Figurative use: depending heavily on someone else, often financially or for support. Used with する.
彼はいつも親におんぶしている。
He is always relying on his parents.
会社の資金繰りを銀行におんぶするわけにはいかない。
We can't just depend on the bank for the company's cash flow.