“Embrace” or “Hold” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “抱”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “抱” means “Believe”, “Have in mind” or “Hold in one’s arms” etc.
Jouyou Kanji “抱”
Jouyou Kanji “抱” Stroke Order
| Stroke # | 8 Strokes |
|---|---|
| On-Yomi | ほう(hou) |
| Kun-Yomi | だ(く)(da(ku)) |
| いだ(く)(ida(ku)) | |
| かか(える)(kaka(eru)) | |
| Meanings | Hold in one’s arms, Embrace |
| Have in mind, Believe, Think | |
| Employ |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “抱”, and their meanings
| Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| 抱き込む(だきこむ-da ki ko mu) | ① To hold in one’s arms, ② To bring over a person to one’s side, To involve |
| 抱懐(ほうかい-ho u ka i) | ① To hold thoughts in one’s heart, ② Thought or plan of one’s mind |
| 抱負(ほうふ-ho u fu) | Aspiration, Ambition, Plan, Hopes, Wishes |
| 抱腹(ほうふく-ho u fu ku) | Convulsions of laughter |
| 抱擁(ほうよう-ho u yo u) | Embrace, Hug, Holding in one’s arms |
| 介抱(かいほう-ka i ho u) | Nursing, Looking after, Care |
| 懐抱(かいほう-ka i ho u) | ① Bearing in mind (a thought, feeling, etc), ② Embrace, Hug, Holding in one’s arms, ③ Bosom, Breast pocket |
| 合抱(ごうほう-go u ho u) | Armful |
| 辛抱(しんぼう-shi n bo u) | Patience, Endurance, Perseverance |
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