抱える · ichidan verb
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 抱える | 抱えない |
| Polite | 抱えます | 抱えません |
| Past polite | 抱えました | 抱えませんでした |
| Past | 抱えた | 抱えなかった |
| Te-form | 抱えて | 抱えないで |
| Desire | 抱えたい | 抱えたくない |
| Potential | 抱えられるalso 抱えれる | 抱えられないalso 抱えれない |
| Passive | 抱えられる | 抱えられない |
| Causative | 抱えさせる | 抱えさせない |
| Causative passive | 抱えさせられる | 抱えさせられない |
| Volitional | 抱えよう | |
| Polite volitional | 抱えましょう | |
| Imperative | 抱えろ | 抱えるな |
| Conditional | 抱えれば | 抱えなければ |
| Tara conditional | 抱えたら | 抱えなかったら |
ichidan verb, transitive verb
hold in one's arms; carry in one's arms
Used for holding or carrying something relatively large or bulky against one's body, often with both arms. Holding one's head in one's hands is also used.
She came into the room carrying a large box in her arms.
彼は頭を抱えて悩んでいた。
He was holding his head in his hands, troubled.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
have (problems, debts, etc.); be burdened with; have (dependents) to provide for
Abstract use for bearing burdens, responsibilities, or having dependents. Often implies a heavy or ongoing load.
彼は多額の借金を抱えている。
He is burdened with a large amount of debt.
彼女は三人の子供を抱えて働いている。
She works while having three children to support.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
employ; have on staff
Used for having employees or staff members, often with a nuance of responsibility or burden.
その会社は多くの従業員を抱えている。
The company employs many workers.
He walked while carrying a large bag in both arms.
I held my head in my hands over the unexpected result.
He is burdened with a large amount of debt.
The company has management problems it's struggling with.
She has three children to support.
The factory has a hundred employees on staff.
armful; bundle
fully financed; under full patronage; sponsored entirely
employer of a geisha or prostitute; master; mistress
employer of a geisha or prostitute; master; mistress
mercenary troops; hired soldiers
employ as a retainer; take into service
hold tightly; hold firmly
gather up into one's arms and lift; scoop up and carry
hold in one's arms; carry in one's arms; embrace