抱える

かかえる

Readings

かかえる

Meanings

1.
v1, vtto hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to carry under one's arm; to hold (one's head) in one's hands
2.
v1, vtto have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to be burdened with (e.g. care of a family member); to have (children, etc.) to provide for
3.
v1, vtto employ; to have (on one's staff); to hire

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N48 strokesGrade 8

あわてて荷物をかかえて家に帰ってみたら。

You should grab your bag and hurry home.

ここ数年南ア連邦は人種問題をかかえてきた。

The Union of South Africa has had racial problems in recent years.

彼はあのように若いのに、養わなければならない大家族を抱えている。

Young as he is, he has a large family to support.

Context: 抱える (かかえる)

Current word

抱えるかかえる

to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)

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