What does 抱える mean?
抱える is a Japanese verb meaning “to hold or carry under or in the arms” in English. It can also be translated as “to have (problems, debts, etc.), to employ” depending on context. It is written as 抱える in kanji, かかえる in hiragana, and kakaeru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
あわてて荷物をかかえて家に帰ってみたら。
You should grab your bag and hurry home.
ここ数年南ア連邦は人種問題をかかえてきた。
The Union of South Africa has had racial problems in recent years.
彼はあのように若いのに、養わなければならない大家族を抱えている。
Young as he is, he has a large family to support.