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持(も)つ
Rank #122

Meanings

  • Godan verb with 'tsu' ending, transitive verb
    1. to hold (in one's hand); to take; to carry
  • 2. to possess; to have; to own
  • 3. to maintain; to keep
  • 4. to last; to be durable; to keep; to survive
  • 5. to take charge of; to be in charge of
  • 6. to hold (meeting, etc.); to have (opportunity, etc.)
  • Godan verb with 'tsu' ending, colloquial
    7. to have "it"; to have that special something; to be blessed with good luck

Readings

持つ
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もつ
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