持つ
motsuverb★Beginner
formal
to hold, to carry, to possess
この袋を持ってください
Please hold this bag
彼は重要な役割を持っている
He holds an important role
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Commonly used for physical objects or abstract concepts like responsibilities
informal
to have, to own
私は車を持っています
I have a car
彼女は多くの本を持っている
She has many books
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Often used interchangeably with 所有する (shoyuu suru) for possession
Collocations
意見を持つto have an opinion責任を持つto take responsibility希望を持つto have hope
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related Phrases
持ってくるphrase
to bring
持っていくphrase
to take
💡Pro Tip
Polite Form
Use 持っています (motte imasu) in formal contexts
⚡Gold Rule
Physical vs. Abstract
Use for both physical objects and abstract concepts like responsibilities
📖Word Origin
From Old Japanese 'motu', meaning to grasp or hold
📝Usage Notes
Can be used for both physical and abstract possession. The polite form is 持っています (motte imasu).
Word Breakdown
持
to hold
rootつ
verb ending
suffix和英辞典