抱
Kanji · N2
抱 / embrace
Kanji for embrace, hug, or hold in arms.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ホウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | だ.く、いだ.く、かか.える | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
抱 carries the meaning embrace, hug, or hold in arms.
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Common compounds with 抱
抱擁ほうようembrace / hug / holding in one's arms
抱くだくto hold in one's arms / to embrace / to hug
辛抱しんぼうpatience / endurance / perseverance
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