THE WORD · N3
抱える
carry in arms
Verbe · Group 2 verb
僕は大きな問題を抱えている。
I have a big problem.
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Parts of speech
Group 2 verb (ichidan) · Transitive
The dictionary may associate several parts of speech with different meanings of the same word.
Verb group: Group 2 (ichidan)
Verb usage: freight forwarder
English dictionary meanings
- 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
- 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
- to employ
- to have (on one's staff)
- to hire