もつ

持 つ

Common word

  1. Godan verb with 'tsu' ending, transitive verb

    to hold (in one's hand), to take, to carry

    • コートを持ちましょうか。
      Shall I carry your coat?

  2. Godan verb with 'tsu' ending, transitive verb

    to possess, to have, to own

    • ＡＢＣ海外旅行障害保険を持っています。
      I'm a holder of ABC Travel Insurance.

  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.)

    • 私たちは数回会合を持った。
      We've had several meetings.

  7. Godan verb with 'tsu' ending

    to have "it", to have that special something, to be blessed with good luck
    esp. as 持ってる
    colloquial