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抱擁 (noun)

A formal or literary term referring to the act of holding someone closely in one's arms as a sign of affection, comfort, or greeting. While it translates to 'hug' or 'embrace,' it carries a more profound and emotional weight than the casual English word.

💬 Example

"歓迎の抱擁です。"

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine a **HO**use (hō) where you are **YO**u (yō) and someone is protecting you with a big hug. Hō-yō.

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
ハグ 抱き締め 抱合 懐抱 抱擁する
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 抱擁 (hōyō) for a quick greeting hug. → ハグ (hagu)

Saying 'hōyō ni suru'. → 抱擁する (hōyō suru)

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