擁
Kanji · N1
擁 / hug
Kanji for hug, embrace, or possess.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ヨウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | — | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
擁 carries the meaning hug, embrace, or possess.
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Common compounds with 擁
擁するようするto embrace / to hug
擁立ようりつbacking / giving support to / helping to a position
抱擁ほうようembrace / hug / holding in one's arms
擁護ようごprotection / defence / support
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