No. 2,142 in Japanese
抱え
"抱え" means "to hold," "carry," or "embrace," often referring to holding objects or responsibilities.
In a sentence
彼は困難な状況を抱えている。
He is facing a difficult situation.
The word '抱え' in this sentence is used metaphorically to describe having or bearing a situation or burden.
彼女は大きな箱を両手で抱えていた。
She was holding a big box with both hands.
'抱え' is literally used to describe the action of holding or carrying an object in one's arms.
会社は多くの問題を抱えている。
The company is dealing with many issues.
Here, '抱え' refers to dealing with or managing situations or problems, indicating an organizational context.
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