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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