Word details
持つ
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 持つ.
Dictionary
Entry
1
Transitive verb
to hold (in one's hand); to take; to carry
Examples
コートを持ちましょうか。
Shall I carry your coat?
2
Transitive verb
to possess; to have; to own
Examples
ＡＢＣ海外旅行障害保険を持っています。
I'm a holder of ABC Travel Insurance.
3
Transitive verb
to maintain; to keep
4
Transitive verb
to last; to be durable; to keep; to survive
5
Transitive verb
to take charge of; to be in charge of
6
Transitive verb
to hold (meeting, etc.); to have (opportunity, etc.)
Examples
私たちは数回会合を持った。
We've had several meetings.
7
Colloquial; Esp. as 持ってる
to have "it"; to have that special something; to be blessed with good luck
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
持
hold, have
9 strokesFrequency 119JLPT N3Grade 3
On
ジ
Kun
も.つ-も.ちも.てる
Nanori
もちもつ
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