Word details

召し抱える

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 召し抱える.

Dictionary

Entry

召し抱える召抱えるめしかかえるTransitiveIchidan verbFreq #42705
1

to employ (as a retainer); to enlist; to engage

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

召

seduce, call, send for, wear, put on, ride in, buy, eat, drink, catch (cold)

5 strokesFrequency 1,540JLPT N2Grade 8

On

ショウ

Kun

め.す
抱

embrace, hug, hold in arms

8 strokesFrequency 871JLPT N2Grade 8

On

ホウ

Kun

だ.くいだ.くかか.える

Nanori

たば

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