Japanese Word of the Day
持つ
MO-tsu • verb (godan / u-verb) — 7th of Jun, 2026
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Meaning: to hold; to carry; to have/possess
Examples
- 傘を持っています。
(I have / I'm holding an umbrella.) - この箱を持ってください。
(Please hold / carry this box.) - 彼は強い意志を持っている。
(He has a strong will.)
Synonyms
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持つ is a common godan (u-) verb used for physically holding or carrying something and for possessing abstract or concrete things. Use 持っている to emphasize ongoing possession or state (e.g., 持っている = 'have'). Polite forms: 持ちます (positive), 持ちません / 持たない (negative). For requests, use 持ってください ('please hold/carry').
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