JLPT N1
擁する
To possess significant assets or back a leader
Readings
Other forms
擁します polite form
擁している progressive form
擁した plain past
擁される passive form
1 Verb (transitive)
To have" / "To possess (something significant)
Indicates the possession of substantial assets, military forces, or a large population within a territory or organization.
Example
この 国 は 1億人 以上 の 人口 を 擁して いる 。
This country has a population of over 100 million people.
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2 Verb (transitive)
To support" / "To back (a leader)
Signifies the act of supporting and protecting a person to establish them as a leader or representative.
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