godan verb (-mu), transitive verb
hold in one's arms; carry in one's arms; embrace
Physical action of holding something or someone in one's arms, often with a sense of carrying or embracing securely.
彼女は赤ちゃんを抱え込んであやした。
She held the baby in her arms and soothed it.
大きな箱
It's tough to carry a big box in your arms up the stairs.
godan verb (-mu), transitive verb
take upon oneself; be saddled with; shoulder
Metaphorical use: to take on a burden, problem, or responsibility, often implying that one keeps it to oneself without sharing.
彼は会社の借金を一人で抱え込んでしまった。
He ended up shouldering the company's debts all by himself.
悩みを抱え込まずに誰かに相談したほうがいい。
You should talk to someone instead of keeping your worries to yourself.