godan verb (-su), transitive verb
lift in one's arms; help sit up
Used when physically lifting someone, often from a lying or fallen position, or helping them sit up by supporting their body.
倒れた人を抱き起こした。
I lifted the person who had fallen.
病人を抱き起こして、水を飲ませた。
I helped the sick person sit up and gave them water.