ichidan verb, transitive verb
carry in one's hand; have on one's person
Used for physically carrying something, especially in one's hand or on one's person. Often implies a deliberate, somewhat formal act of bringing something along.
彼は書類を携えて会議室に入った。
He entered the conference room carrying the documents.
旅人は地図を携え
The traveler set off with a map in hand.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
take along (someone); be accompanied by
Used when bringing a person along, often in a formal or literary context. The person is typically a companion, guest, or subordinate.
社長は秘書を携えて会合に出席した。
The president attended the meeting accompanied by his secretary.