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Keyword
hug
  • embrace
  • possess
  • protect
  • lead
Frequency
#1213
Strokes
16
Grade
8
JLPT (old)
N1
Heisig
1488
Readings
ヨウ100%
Mnemonic
A left hand slips into the folds of softening arms, and two old friends squeeze each other tight in a long, warm hug.
Stroke order
Composed of
Used in vocabulary
擁よう立りつ
backing (for a position); giving support to; helping (someone) to a position
Noun
擁よう護ご
protection; defence; support; safeguarding; championship; vindication
Noun
人じん権けん擁よう護ご
protection of human rights
Noun
擁ようする
to embrace; to hug; to have; to possess; to command; to lead; to employ; to support; to back up; to rally around
Suru verb
擁護おうご
the Buddha's help (aid, succour)
Noun
抱ほう擁よう
embrace; hug; holding in one's arms
Noun