持つ

もつ

[motsu]

Meanings

1.GodanTransitive

to hold (in one's hand); to take; to carry

2.GodanTransitive

to possess; to have; to own

3.GodanTransitive

to maintain; to keep

4.GodanTransitive

to last; to be durable; to keep; to survive

5.GodanTransitive

to take charge of; to be in charge of

6.GodanTransitive

to hold (meeting, etc.); to have (opportunity, etc.)

Less common meanings (1)

7.GodanSlang

to have "it"; to have that special something; to be blessed with good luck

傘を持って出かけた。

I went out with an umbrella.

私は鍵を持っています。

I have the key.

希望を持つことが大事だ。

It's important to maintain hope.