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ONほう

KUNだく、いだく、かかえる

Meanings

hugembraceholdcarry

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

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