抱く

いだく

To harbor or embrace (a feeling, idea)

N3verb·idaku

How to remember it

抱 means "hold in arms"; いだく is the formal cousin of だく, used for abstract feelings.

Example sentences

  • 彼は大きな夢を抱いている。

    かれはおおきなゆめをいだいている。

    He harbors a big dream.

  • 不安を抱いたまま、試験に臨んだ。

    ふあんをいだいたまま、しけんにのぞんだ。

    I faced the exam still harboring anxiety.

Usage

Formal written style; takes を for the feeling harbored (e.g., 夢を抱く).

Related words

抱える期待不安

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