hold in one's arms

kakaeru

meaning: hold in one's arms

state

feeling

direction

examples

どもがおおきなぬいぐるみをかかえてるよ。

kodomo ga ookina nuigurumi o kakaeteru yo.

The child is clutching a huge stuffed toy. casual

その会社かいしゃ多額たがく借金しゃっきんかかえています。

sono kaisha wa tagaku no shakkin o kakaete imasu.

That company is saddled with huge debts. neutral