抱える [かかえる] /(v1,vt) (1) 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/(v1,vt) (2) 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/(v1,vt) (3) to employ/to have (on one's staff)/to hire/(P)/EntL1516310/