持つ
N5もつ
[motsu]
Definitions
1.Godan verb with 'tsu' ending; transitive verb
to hold (in one's hand); to take; to carry
2.Godan verb with 'tsu' ending; transitive verb
to possess; to have; to own
3.Godan verb with 'tsu' ending; transitive verb
to maintain; to keep
4.Godan verb with 'tsu' ending; transitive verb
to last; to be durable; to keep; to survive
5.Godan verb with 'tsu' ending; transitive verb
to take charge of; to be in charge of
6.Godan verb with 'tsu' ending; transitive verb
to hold (meeting, etc.); to have (opportunity, etc.)
Less common meanings (1)
7.Godan verb with 'tsu' endingSlang
to have "it"; to have that special something; to be blessed with good luck
Example Sentences
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.