抱

抱
ONほう
KUNだく、いだく、かかえる
Meanings
hugembraceholdcarry

How to remember

'Hou' — Imagine a `HOUND` (ほう) running towards you for a big **hug**!

Vocabulary

抱くだく
to hug, to hold (a baby), to harbor (feelings)
抱えるかかえる
to hold in one's arms, to have (a problem, debt)
抱負ほうふ
aspiration, ambition
抱擁ほうよう
embrace, hug (formal)
抱きしめるだきしめる
to hug tightly

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