JapanLingo

抱えましたかかえました

kakaemashita

hold — polite past

N3

How to remember this word

A memory tip for this word is coming soon. For now, try linking it to a real moment from your day — words anchored to real situations stick best.

Example sentences

Example 1

hisashiburi ni kakaemashita.

I hold for the first time in a while.

Example 2

omotta yori hayaku kakaemashita.

I hold sooner than I expected.

Usage note

Form of 抱える (to hold / to have (problems)).