持つ【もつ】
Frequency rank: 118.
Alsoもつ
- to hold (in one's hand); to take; to carry
- to possess; to have; to own
- to maintain; to keep
- to last; to be durable; to keep; to survive
- to take charge of; to be in charge of
- to hold (meeting, etc.); to have (opportunity, etc.)
- to have "it"; to have that special something; to be blessed with good luckcolloquialismesp. as 持ってる
Godan verb with 'tsu' ending; transitive verb
Generated: This usage refers to physically holding, taking, or carrying something in one's hand.
Generated: This usage refers to having something as one's own possession.
Generated: This usage means to maintain or keep something in a certain state.
Generated: This usage emphasizes the durability or longevity of something.
Generated: This meaning is used when one is responsible for overseeing or managing something.
He is in charge of the project.
Generated: This usage refers to organizing or hosting a meeting, event, or having the chance to do something.
Godan verb with 'tsu' ending
Generated: This meaning implies having a special quality, talent, or being fortunate.
She has it as a sports player.