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N3 Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Transitive verb

(いだ)to embrace, to hold in the arms (e.g. a baby), to hug, to harbour (e.g. grudge) (harbor), to bear (e.g. a grudge), to entertain (e.g. suspicion), to sit on eggs

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Transitive verb

      1.

      to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby), to embrace, to hug

      Formal or literary term,

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    2. Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Transitive verb

      2.

      to have (a thought or feeling), to hold, to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.), to harbor, to bear (a grudge, ill will, etc.), to entertain (hope, illusions, etc.), to cherish (e.g. an ambition)

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    抱く 【いだく】懐く 【いだく】

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    Examples

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      ()まれたばかりの(あか)ちゃんを(むね)(いだ)

      Holding a newborn baby in your arms close to your chest.

      • N3

      疑問(ぎもん)(いだ)いたら先生(せんせい)()くようにしましょう。

      When you have doubts, make sure to ask the teacher.

      • N3

      (わか)いうちは大志(たいし)(いだ)いて(なん)にでも挑戦(ちょうせん)するべきである。

      While young, one should embrace ambitious goals and challenge oneself in various endeavors.

      • N3

      ()()をそっと(むね)(いだ)と、頑張(がんば)理由(りゆう)明確(めいかく)になります。

      When I gently embrace my child close to my chest, the reasons to strive become clear.

      • N3

      (かれ)直属(ちょくぞく)上司(じょうし)(ふか)(うら)みを(いだ)きながらも、毎日(まいにち)必死(ひっし)(おさ)えて(はたら)いている。

      Despite holding deep resentment towards his immediate supervisor, he diligently suppresses it and continues to work every day.

      • N2
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