彼は本を脇に抱えて歩いていた。
He was walking with a book under his arm.
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He is carrying a lot of problems.
彼は重い荷物を両腕で抱えた。
He held the heavy luggage with both arms.
彼は多額の借金を抱えている。
He has a large amount of debt.
彼は大きな荷物を両脇に抱えていた。
He was carrying large packages under both arms.
誰にも言えない悩み事を抱えている。
I have worries that I can't tell anyone.
彼は多額の負債を抱えている。
He has a large amount of debt.
究極の二者択一を迫られ、彼は頭を抱えた。
Pressed with an ultimate choice between two options, he held his head in his hands.
Usage Notes
Used both for physically holding something under one's arm and for figuratively carrying burdens like debt or responsibility.
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