抱

Gakken, p.523-4

Pronunciations: bog - bau - pau -pau (bào)

1. (verb) To hold. To wrap with both hands to hold something.
2. (verb) To hold thoughts or feelings in one's mind.
3. (measurement) An armful of something.
4. (verb) To brood, e.g. a hen sitting on her eggs.
5. (verb) To be careful and protect.