Word details
抱える
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 抱える.
Dictionary
Entry
1
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
Examples
あわてて荷物をかかえて家に帰ってみたら。
You should grab your bag and hurry home.
2
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
Examples
ここ数年南ア連邦は人種問題をかかえてきた。
The Union of South Africa has had racial problems in recent years.
3
to employ; to have (on one's staff); to hire
Examples
彼はあのように若いのに、養わなければならない大家族を抱えている。
Young as he is, he has a large family to support.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
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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