抱っこ
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Noun form used to refer to the act of hugging or carrying a child. Often used in phrases like 『抱っこして』 (dakko shite, 'hug me / Carry me').
Theme

User is visiting their friend Miyuki, who has a young child. They are chatting in the living room while the child plays nearby.

抱っこ

だっこ

(child's) hug

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Memory Hook

Imagine a parent saying 'Dakko!' while picking up a child for a hug. It sounds like 'dock' and 'coo' — like a baby cooing in a hug at the dock.

Cultural Note

『抱っこ』 (dakko) is a casual, affectionate term often used by parents or caregivers when holding or hugging a child, especially in everyday situations like carrying them around.

Forms

Base: 抱っこNoun form used to refer to the act of hugging or carrying a child. Often used in phrases like 『抱っこして』 (dakko shite, 'hug me / Carry me').