抱

to hug someone around the shoulders

From the drama あすなろ白書

Asunaro hug; hug from behind

Historical term

ishidaki; form of Edo-period torture in which the victim kneels on triangular wedges and stone slabs are placed on their lap

Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Transitive verb

bearing in mind (a thought, feeling, etc.)

Obsolete term; Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Transitive verb

embrace; hug; holding in one's arms

Archaic

bosom; (breast) pocket

employer (esp. of a geisha, prostitute, etc.); master; mistress

to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug