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Dictionary: “抱える”

抱える

かかえる

to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to carry under one's arm; to hold (one's head) in one's hands

Example sentence

You should grab your bag and hurry home.

Kanji details

Kun/On information

抱
On
ほう
Kun
だ.く;いだ.く;かか.える
Stroke count
8

・embrace

・hug

・hold in arms

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to have (problems, debts, etc.);to take on (a responsibility);to be burdened with (e.g. care of a family member);to have (children, etc.) to provide for

抱える

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to employ;to have (on one's staff);to hire