1. Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Transitive verb

   1.

   to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug

2. 2.

   to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.); to harbor

Example sentences

• 不満を抱く部下も多かった。

  There were many subordinates who harbored complaints.

• 君が罪悪感を抱く必要はないよ。

  There's no need for you to feel guilty.