抱える

verb (ichidan)かかえる · kakaeru

1. Englishto 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

   • あわてて荷物をかかえて家に帰ってみたら。You should grab your bag and hurry home.

2. Englishto 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

   • ここ数年南ア連邦は人種問題をかかえてきた。The Union of South Africa has had racial problems in recent years.

3. Englishto employ; to have (on one's staff); to hire

   • 彼はあのように若いのに、養わなければならない大家族を抱えている。Young as he is, he has a large family to support.

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