Word details

気を持たせる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 気を持たせる.

Dictionary

Entry

気を持たせるきをもたせるExpressionIchidan verbFreq #55212
1

to encourage someone to expect something; to raise someone's hopes

Examples
そんなに気を持たせないで
Don't raise my hopes like that.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

spirit, mind, air, atmosphere, mood

6 strokesFrequency 113JLPT N4Grade 1

On

Kun

いき

hold, have

9 strokesFrequency 119JLPT N3Grade 3

On

Kun

も.つ-も.ちも.てる

Nanori

もちもつ

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