抱っこ
だっこ
dako
nounVocabularyExtra vocab 9 — supplementary
Quick answer
抱っこ (だっこ (dako)) means "Cuddle". The reading is だっこ (dako). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
Cuddle
Also : Embrace · Hug
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Example Sentences
母親は赤ちゃんを抱っこして、寝かしつけた。
ははおやはあかちゃんをだっこして、ねかしつけた。
The mother held her baby and put it to sleep.
子どもは疲れたので、父親に抱っこしてもらった。
こどもはつかれたので、ちちおやにだっこしてもらった。
The tired child asked his father to carry him.
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Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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