hold in one's arms
kakaeru
meaning: hold in one's arms
state
feeling
direction
examples
子どもが大きなぬいぐるみを抱えてるよ。
kodomo ga ookina nuigurumi o kakaeteru yo.
The child is clutching a huge stuffed toy. casual
その会社は多額の借金を抱えています。
sono kaisha wa tagaku no shakkin o kakaete imasu.
That company is saddled with huge debts. neutral