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抱く
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 抱く.
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Entry
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.
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