Japanese Word · Intermediate
かかえる
to hold under the arms
Pronunciation: [ka̠ka̠e̞ɾɯ̟]
Meaning
to hold under the arms
Example
膝を抱える
to hug one's knees
Practice tips
- Practice かかえる out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.