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2008.07.17(Review of 2004.07.15 edition)
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HUG 抱き締める
- To hug (verb) someone or to give someone a hug is to put your arms around them and hold them close, as a greeting or as a sign of friendship or love.
A hug (noun) is this action. - hug や give someone a hug は、挨拶、または、友情や愛情の表現として、相手の体に両腕を回し、抱き寄せる、つまり、抱き締める、という意味です。
名詞形も hug です。
- (an American man)
When I showed Yukiko the engagement ring and asked her to marry me, she hugged me tight and started crying. - When Yukiko and I arrived at the airport, my parents both gave her a big hug. Boy, was she surprised! I guess she thought they'd greet her with a handshake.
- Give Uncle Walter a hug and say goodnight.
- When someone is sad or upset, sometimes all they need is a hug.
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