- to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to carry under one's arm; to hold (one's head) in one's hands
- to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to be burdened with (e.g. care of a family member); to have (children, etc.) to provide for
- to employ; to have (on one's staff); to hire
Ichidan verb; transitive verb
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- to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to carry under one's arm; to hold (one's head) in one's hands
- to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to be burdened with (e.g. care of a family member); to have (children, etc.) to provide for
- to employ; to have (on one's staff); to hire
This meaning refers to physically holding or carrying something in one's arms.
This meaning is used when talking about taking on responsibilities or burdens.
This meaning is used in the context of employment.
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Despite the problems of excessive commercialization, etc. the Olympics will go forward into the new century.
Everybody has their own projects on, so after all you are the only suitable candidate.
They will probably have many psychological problems as a result, and that would be worse in the long run.