抱く
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 抱く
1
Formal or literary term
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug
Examples
その子供は母親の腕の中に抱かれて安心した。
That child felt secure in his mother's arms.
2
to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.); to harbor; to bear (a grudge, ill will, etc.); to entertain (hope, illusions, etc.); to cherish (e.g. an ambition)
Examples
その経験で彼女は民主党に対して好感を抱くようになった。
The experience prejudiced her in favor of the Democratic Party.
Kanji in this Word
抱
8 strokes
Frequency: 871
JLPT N2
Grade 8
Meanings
embrace
hug
hold in arms
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ホウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
だ.く
いだ.く
かか.える
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
たば
懐
16 strokes
Frequency: 1493
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
feelings
heart
yearn
miss someone
become attached to
bosom
breast
pocket
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カイ
エ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ふところ
なつ.かしい
なつ.かしむ
なつ.く
なつ.ける
なず.ける
いだ.く
おも.う
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
かね
擁
16 strokes
Frequency: 1213
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
hug
embrace
possess
protect
lead
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヨウ
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