持つ

もつ

motsu

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to hold (in one's hand); to take; to carry — 持つ
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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、(はこ)()って
    Come on, let's carry the boxes
  2. to possess; to have; to own

    EXAMPLE
    パソコンを()つことは実用(じつよう)(てき)です。
    It's practical to have a laptop.
  3. to maintain; to keep

    EXAMPLE
    (ぼく)には(くるま)()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(なが)()
    This milk lasts a long time
  5. to take charge of; to be in charge of

What does 持つ mean in English?

  1. to hold (in one's hand); to take; to carry(v5t)
  2. to possess; to have; to own(v5t)
  3. to maintain; to keep(v5t)
  4. to last; to be durable; to keep; to survive(v5t)
  5. to take charge of; to be in charge of(v5t)

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持つ (motsu)