NichiDict

抱える

N3
かかえる
[kakaeru]
Illustration for 抱える

Meanings

1.IchidanTransitive

to 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.IchidanTransitive

to 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.IchidanTransitive

to employ; to have (on one's staff); to hire

Examples

彼女は赤ちゃんを抱えて歩いています。

She is walking while holding a baby in her arms.

会社は大きな問題を抱えている

The company has big problems.

重い荷物を抱えて階段を上がった。

I went up the stairs carrying heavy luggage.