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Japanese

みをえる

なやみをかかえる
Meaning: to carry worries; to keep one's troubles to oneself
Part of Speech: Verb, Phrase

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Verb inflections

Verb inflections
Form Affirmative Negative
Present 悩みを抱える 悩みを抱えない
Polite 悩みを抱えます 悩みを抱えません
Past 悩みを抱えた 悩みを抱えなかった
Polite + Past 悩みを抱えました 悩みを抱えませんでした
Te-form 悩みを抱えて 悩みを抱えなくて
Potential 悩みを抱えられる 悩みを抱えられない
Passive 悩みを抱えられる 悩みを抱えられない
Causative 悩みを抱えさせる 悩みを抱えさせない
Imperative 悩みを抱えろ 悩みを抱えるな

Example

一人で悩みを抱えるより、家族に相談する方がいい。
It is better to consult your family than to carry your worries alone.

Usage Notes

Used when someone is burdened by worries or problems, often with the nuance of keeping them inside rather than asking for help.

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