ichidan verb, transitive verb
hold in one's mouth
Describes holding something lightly between the teeth or lips, such as a cigarette, pipe, or small object.
彼はパイプをくわえて新聞を読んでいた。
He was reading the newspaper with his pipe in his mouth.
犬がボールをくわえて
The dog came running with a ball in its mouth.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
Used when someone brings another person along, often implying a casual or informal invitation. Common in phrases like 友達をくわえて来る.
彼はいつも弟をくわえて遊びに来る。
He always brings his younger brother along when he comes to play.
友達をくわえてパーティーに行った。
I went to the party with a friend in tow.