No. 3,322 in Japanese
抱える
To hold, carry, or have (e.g., problems, responsibilities).
In a sentence
その男性は大きな荷物を抱えて駅へ向かった。
The man carried a large baggage and headed to the station.
In this sentence, 抱える is used physically to mean 'to hold or carry something in one's arms.'
彼女は家族の問題を抱えていた。
She was dealing with family issues.
In this context, 抱える is metaphorically used to mean 'to have or deal with (problems).'
会社は現在、大きな課題を抱えています。
The company currently faces great challenges.
Here, 抱える is figuratively used to describe an entity undergoing challenges or difficulties.
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