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[ほう(抱)·よう(擁)]
houyou
noun, suru verb

English Meaning(s) for 抱擁

noun, suru verb
  1. embrace; hug; holding in one's arms
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Definition and Synonyms for 抱擁

Embrace the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
Synonyms: 懐抱, 抱擁
Clinch a tight or amorous embrace
Synonyms: 抱擁
Hug squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
Synonyms: 懐抱, 抱く, 抱く, 抱く, 抱っこ, 抱きつく, 抱きしめる, 抱きよせる, 抱き抱える, 抱擁, 抱え込む, 抱き込む, 擁する
Embrace the state of taking in or encircling
Synonyms: 抱擁

Meanings for each kanji in 抱擁

抱 embrace; hug; hold in arms Kanji Details »
擁 hug; embrace; possess; protect; lead Kanji Details »

Categories 抱擁 is a member of

Embrace the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
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Grasp the act of grasping
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Clasp hold firmly and tightly
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Inclusion the state of being included
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