抱く

いだく

Readings

いだく

Meanings

1.
v5k, vtto hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug
2.
v5k, vtto 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)

抱

N48 strokesGrade 8

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.

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.

Context: 抱く (いだく)

Current word

抱くいだく

to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to have sex with; to make love to; to sit on (eggs); to brood

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