抱える

1. to hold in one's arms
   彼は包みを小脇に抱えていた。He held a package under his arm.

   彼は大きな箱を両腕に抱えていた。He was holding a large box in his arms.
2. to carry in one's arms
3. to carry under one's arm
4. to hold (one's head) in one's hands
5. to have (problems, debts, etc.)

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