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N3
だく (daku)
抱く

to hold, to embrace, to hug

💡 Nuance & Usage: Often used for physically holding someone or something close, like a child or a pet. Can also mean to have feelings/thoughts (いだく), but 'だく' is common for physical holding in N3.

📝 Example Sentences

子供を優しく抱いた。
He gently held the child.

Practice Quiz

Test your understanding of "抱く"!

赤ちゃんを_______、散歩に出かけた。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「抱く」は、人や物を腕で包み込むように持つことを意味します。
English: 「抱く」 (daku) means to hold someone or something in one's arms, like a baby.
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