noun
heavy load; heavy weight
Literal physical heaviness, often used for cargo, luggage, or structural load.
トラックに荷重をかけすぎると危険です。
It is dangerous to overload a truck.
noun
burden of responsibility; heavy duty
Figurative use for a weighty responsibility or demanding obligation.
社長としての荷重に耐えられなくなった。
He could no longer bear the burden of responsibility as president.