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持
つ
も

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to hold (in one's hand); to take; to carry — 持つ
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持
つ
も

motsu

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Relative commonness of this word, based on various sources (incl. newspapers)
Common
JLPT N5
Kanji difficulty according to the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. N5 is easiest and N1 is hardest
JLPT N5
Godan verb w/ つ ending
Godan verb with 'tsu' ending
Godan verb w/ つ ending
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  1. to hold (in one's hand); to take; to carry

    EXAMPLE
    ほら、箱(はこ)を持(も)って
    Come on, let's carry the boxes

  2. to possess; to have; to own

    EXAMPLE
    パソコンを持(も)つことは実用(じつよう)的(てき)です。
    It's practical to have a laptop.

  3. to maintain; to keep

    EXAMPLE
    僕(ぼく)には車(くるま)を持(も)つ余裕(よゆう)がない。
    I can not afford to keep a car.

  4. to last; to be durable; to keep; to survive

    EXAMPLE
    このミルクは長(なが)く待(も)つ
    This milk lasts a long time

  5. to take charge of; to be in charge of

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持
てる
も

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持
てる
も

moteru

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JLPT N3
Kanji difficulty according to the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. N5 is easiest and N1 is hardest
JLPT N3

  1. to be able to possess (hold, get, etc.)

    Ichidan verb
    Ichidan verb
    Ichidan verb
    Intransitive verb
    Intransitive verb
    Intransitive verb
    Related:持つ

  2. to be well liked; to be popular; to be pampered (spoiled, doted upon, etc.); to be welcomed

    Ichidan verb
    Ichidan verb
    Ichidan verb
    Intransitive verb
    Intransitive verb
    Intransitive verb
    Related:モテる

  3. to endure (the tests of time, the elements, etc.); to last

    Ichidan verb
    Ichidan verb
    Ichidan verb
    Intransitive verb
    Intransitive verb
    Intransitive verb

  4. possessed; held

    Prenominal noun/verb
    Noun or verb acting prenominally
    Prenominal noun/verb

  5. rich; wealthy; affluent

    Prenominal noun/verb
    Noun or verb acting prenominally
    Prenominal noun/verb

Full entry for 持てる

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