The kanji 擁擁 fundamentally conveys the idea of "to embrace," "to hold," "to support," or "to protect." It implies a sense of sheltering or keeping something or someone safe and secure, often physically, but also metaphorically. It suggests a close connection, care, and a willingness to defend.

・On-yomi (音読み): ヨウ ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): だ（く） (daku - to embrace, to hold)

⚫︎擁護 (ようご) Translation: Protection; defense; advocacy. ⚫︎擁立 (ようりつ) Translation: Nomination; supporting someone for a position. ⚫︎抱擁 (ほうよう) Translation: Embrace; hug.

The kanji 擁擁 is a phono-semantic compound (形声文字). It is composed of the semantic component 手 (て - te), meaning "hand," and the phonetic component 雍 (よう - yō), which contributes to the sound and hints at the meaning. The "hand" radical indicates the action of holding or embracing, while 雍 provides the sound and conveys a sense of harmonious and encompassing support. The character's formation reflects the idea of using hands to embrace and protect something or someone.