抱える (Kakaeru) is a Japanese ichidan verb meaning “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”.
Meanings
- ichidan verb, transitive verbto 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
- ichidan verb, transitive verbto 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
- ichidan verb, transitive verbto employ; to have (on one's staff); to hire
Examples
彼は傘を小脇に抱えていた。
He was carrying an umbrella under his arm.
彼は小包を右脇に抱えている。
He is carrying a parcel under his right arm.
彼は包みを小脇に抱えていた。
He held a package under his arm.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).