JLPT N1

embrace; hug; support; protect

Item 129 of 642 | 16 strokes | Radical: 扌 (hand)

Readings

On'yomiヨウ

Mnemonic

HANDS reaching out to EMBRACE, SUPPORT, and PROTECT.

Example Words

擁護 (ようご) protection; advocacy
擁立 (ようりつ) support (a candidate)
抱擁 (ほうよう) embrace; hug