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持つ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 持つ

持つ
もつ
Godan verb
Freq #109
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

Kanji in this Word

持
9 strokes
Frequency: 119
JLPT N3
Grade 3

Meanings

hold
have

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
も.つ
-も.ち
も.てる
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
もち
もつ
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