godan verb (-ku), transitive verb
hold in one's arms; embrace; hug
Formal or literary equivalent of 抱く (だく). Used for holding someone or something gently in one's arms, often with emotional warmth.
See also: 抱く (だく)
母親は赤ん坊を胸に抱いた。
The mother held the baby to her chest.
彼は古い写真を抱いて泣いた。
He cried while clutching an old photograph.
godan verb (-ku), transitive verb
Used for abstract objects such as feelings, thoughts, hopes, doubts, or ambitions. Common in literary or formal contexts.
彼は将来に大きな夢を抱いている。
He cherishes big dreams for the future.
その事件に疑問を抱く人もいる。
Some people harbor doubts about the incident.