抱: the kanji for hold; embrace
抱 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means hold; embrace. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
抱 is written in 8 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
抱 has 4 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ホウ (hou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 抱負ほうふ · hōfu | aspiration; resolution |
だく (daku)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 抱くだく · daku | to hold; to embrace |
かかえる (kakaeru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 抱えるかかえる · kakaeru | to hold in one's arms; to carry (a problem) |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 新年の抱負を発表しました。Shinnen no hōfu o happyō shimashita.I announced my New Year's resolution.
- 母は赤ちゃんを優しく抱いた。Haha wa akachan o yasashiku daita.My mother gently held the baby.
- 彼は大きな問題を抱えている。Kare wa ōkina mondai o kakaete iru.He is dealing with a big problem.
- 今年の抱負を家族に話した。Kotoshi no hōfu o kazoku ni hanashita.I told my family my resolution for this year.
- 彼女は不安を抱えたまま出発した。Kanojo wa fuan o kakaeta mama shuppatsu shita.She departed still carrying her anxiety.
Questions about 抱
How many strokes does 抱 have?
抱 is written in 8 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 抱?
The on readings are hou (ホウ). The kun readings are daku (だく), idaku (いだく), kakaeru (かかえる).
What JLPT level is 抱?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 抱
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.