Meaning of 抱える in Japanese

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Definition of 抱える

  1. (v1, vt) to hold or carry under or in the arms

    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.

  2. to have (esp. problems, debts, etc.)
  3. to employ; to engage; to hire

    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.

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