かかえる
抱える
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
N5Common wordIchidan verb
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
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
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
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
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
to employ•to have (on one's staff)•to hire
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Kanji Breakdown
Conjugations
Present辞書形
抱える(かかえる)
Negativeない形
抱えない(かかえない)
Pastた形
抱えた(かかえた)
Past Negativeなかった形
抱えなかった(かかえなかった)
Te-formて形
抱えて(かかえて)
Example Sentences
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.
彼女は白い本を脇に抱えていた。
She had a white book under her arm.
彼女は両腕に赤ん坊を抱えていた。
She held her baby in her arms.
彼は両手に大きな箱を抱えていた。
He had a big box in his arms.