Vocabulary
What does 抱える (かかえる, kakaeru) mean?
抱える (かかえる, kakaeru) means to hold in one's arms, to carry; to bear (a burden).
| Reading | かかえる |
|---|---|
| Romaji | kakaeru |
| Part of speech | ichidan verb, transitive |
| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N3 |
抱えるかかえる
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonkakaeru
to hold in one's arms, to carry; to bear (a burden)
- 1ichidan verb · transitive to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to carry under one's arm
- 2ichidan verb · transitive to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to be burdened with (e.g. care of a family member)
- 3ichidan verb · transitive to employ; to have (on one's staff); to hire
Example sentences
彼は大きな荷物を抱えていた。
He was carrying a big load of luggage.
多くの問題を抱えて困っています。
I'm having a hard time because I have many problems.