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持つ

もつ

Readings

もつ

Meanings

  1. 1.
    v5t, vtto hold (in one's hand); to take; to carry
  2. 2.
    v5t, vtto possess; to have; to own
  3. 3.
    v5t, vtto maintain; to keep
  4. 4.
    v5t, vtto last; to be durable; to keep; to survive
  5. 5.
    v5t, vtto take charge of; to be in charge of
  6. 6.
    v5t, vtto hold (meeting, etc.); to have (opportunity, etc.)
  7. 7.
    v5t, vt, vito have "it"; to have that special something; to be blessed with good luck

Kanji breakdown

持
N39 strokesGrade 3

Example sentences

コートを持ちましょうか。

Shall I carry your coat?

ＡＢＣ海外旅行障害保険を持っています。

I'm a holder of ABC Travel Insurance.

私たちは数回会合を持った。

We've had several meetings.

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持つもつ

to hold (in one's hand); to take; to possess; to have; to maintain; to keep; to last

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