かかえる
kakaeru

Ichidan Verb

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

Transitive
あわてて荷物 にもつをかかえて いえ かえってみたら。
awatete nimotsuo kakaete ieni kaette mitara.
You should grab your bag and hurry home.
Ichidan Verb

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

Transitive
ここ すう ねん なんあ連邦 れんぽう人種 じんしゅ問題 もんだいをかかえてきた。
koko sūnen nan'arempōwa jinshumondaio kakaete kita.
The Union of South Africa has had racial problems in recent years.
Ichidan Verb

3. to employ; to have (on one's staff); to hire

Transitive
かれはあのように わかいのに、養 やしなわなければならない だい家族 かぞく かかえている。
karewa ano yōni wakainoni yashinawanakereba naranai daikazokuo kakaete iru.
Young as he is, he has a large family to support.