JMdict: 1516310

抱える 【かかえる】

  1. [v1,vt] 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
  2. [v1,vt] 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
  3. [v1,vt] to employ; to have (on one's staff); to hire
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings
Embrace, Hug, Hold In Arms ホウ だ.く, いだ.く, かか.える

Words often seen with this one: (experimental feature)

こと (21), 子ども (18), 自分 (15), 発達障害 (12), 問題 (11),  (11),  (10)