1.
to involve danger; to be fraught with risk; to carry risk within
To contain inherent danger or risk within something. The verb 孕む literally means 'to be pregnant with,' giving the sense that danger lurks within and may emerge. Used in formal or written contexts.
Usage
The verb 孕む literally means "to be pregnant" or "to conceive," giving this expression a vivid metaphorical force — danger is "gestating" within the situation. It implies hidden, latent risk rather than obvious danger. Common in news, essays, and formal writing.
Common patterns
The ～を孕む pattern is used with other abstract nouns: 矛盾を孕む (to contain contradictions), 問題を孕む (to involve problems).