抱きしめる
Reading: だきしめる
Meaning: to hold tight, to embrace
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Example Sentence
母 は 子供 を 強く 抱きしめた
The mother held her child tightly.
Usage Notes
Indicates hugging or embracing someone tightly, often with emotional significance.
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