Keyword
hug
Info
FrequencyTop 200-300
Type
Jōyō 
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KankenLevel 4
Heisig697
Readings
(48%)
かか
(27%)
いだ
(20%)
ほう
(2%)
ぼう
(1%)
Composed of
left hand
wrap
Mnemonic

A hug is when you wrap your hands around someone.

Used in vocabulary (116 in total)
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to have sex with; to make love to; to sit on (eggs); to brood
Examples (110 in total)
I have a big problem.
I have the same trouble as you have.
I have a lot of problems at the moment.
Embrace your dreams.
The girl hugged her doll.
She embraced her brother warmly.
Father embraced Mother lovingly.
I hugged her tightly.
She cherishes the hope that he will return.
Spring makes us hopeful about the future.
The little boy felt secure in his father's arms.
The little girl was carried back home in her father's arms.
She held the child to her bosom.
The little boy embraced his dog.
We have the same problems as you.
That adds a new dimension to our problem.
He embraced his son warmly.
She had a white book under her arm.
They embraced each other.
She was depressed by all her problems.
He was holding a large box in his arms.
Doctors have a difficult problem.
She has a great affection for her parents.
She has a great affection for her little brothers.
He did not know what to do, and held his head in his hands.
He bears ill will against me.
There's no need for you to feel guilty.
The woman hugged the baby.
The man attacked her with the intention of killing her.
He had an intense hatred of his teacher.
He bore a grudge against me.
She held her baby in her arms.
She was carrying her baby in her arms.
Hold the baby gently.
She folded her baby in her arms.
Would it be OK if I hugged you?
He conceived a deep hatred for them.
We hold the same principles.
Every great writer seems to have been interested in English.
The moment I held the baby in my arms, it began to cry.
I am deeply interested in art.
The fat woman was holding a monkey.
They are hugging and kissing.
They embraced tightly.
I had doubts.
He came bearing a large bunch of flowers.
Wherever you may go, you can't succeed without perseverance.
Hang on just a little longer!
The young woman was carrying an infant in her arms.
He has a notion that life is a voyage.
She has a big problem, though.
I clutched her to my chest, and kissed her on her forehead.
Did you see Tom hug Mary?
The only thing Tom needs now is a little patience.
Tom has a serious problem.
Tom hugged his father.
Tom is risking a lot by doing that.
Is Tom in trouble?
Tom embraces Marie.
Tom kissed Mary and they hugged each other.
Tom hugged Mary from behind.
Tom held Mary tight.
Tom has a big problem.
Tom has big problems.
Tom won't admit it, but he's in big trouble.
Hug Tom.
The young girl hugged Tom.
I've already spoken to Tom about the problems we're having.
She is anxious about her safety.
Some Americans have grave debts.
He had a prejudice against women drivers.
The boy has a bat under his arm.
He was carrying an umbrella under his arm.
He held a package under his arm.
She carried the box under her arm.
I saw him walking with a book under his arm.
Singapore has one big problem.
Many countries have problems with poverty.
I need to be more patient.
Tom waited patiently for three hours, and then gave up.
Tom isn't as patient as Mary.
I think Tom is patient.
Tom waited patiently.
He was patient.
She's not as patient as you.
She patiently waited for him.
My German teacher is very patient.
The boy hugged the puppy to his chest.
She has a bag under her arm.
I rocked the baby in my arms.
I am deeply attached to my hometown.
He had ambition.
What interests me greatly is astronomy.
Tom hugged his teddy bear.
Many countries are having difficulties in the economic sphere.
We have a lot of social problems to think about today.
Some psychologists raise doubts about Pepperberg's research.
The boy clasped the puppy to his chest.
He is carrying a parcel under his right arm.
He is holding his books under his arm.
He has a great admiration for actor Olivier.
The municipal government is at their wits' end concerning the garbage problem.
I saw him coming with his briefcase under his arm.
I cannot help but be concerned about the commercialism of Hollywood movies.
She has aspirations to become an interior decorator.
Did you make any New Year's resolutions?
The girl was carrying several books. Not textbooks, but thick hardback books.
All big cities have traffic problems.
I enjoy reading, cuddling by the fireplace and slow dancing.
Mr Masuzoe always has lots of books with him.