かかえる

抱 える

Common word

  1. 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

    • 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. 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

    • 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. Ichidan verb, transitive verb

    to 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.