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1 exact word match found in search '持つ'
1. to hold (in one's hand); to take; to carry
2. to possess; to have; to own
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10 words found containing '持つ' in any position
'tsu' godan verb, transitive verb
to have (something) innate; to be born with(click the word to view an additional 4 forms, examples and links)
'tsu' godan verb, transitive verb
to have in common; to share(click the word to view an additional 3 forms, examples and links)
expression, 'tsu' godan verb
to use one's own judgement; to not be swayed by others; to have confidence in oneself(click the word to view an additional 1 form, examples and links)
expression
a friend is a good thing to have; a good friend is a great blessing (proverb)(click the word to view an additional 1 form, examples and links)
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a friend is a good thing to have; a good friend is a great blessing (see also: 持つべきものは友; proverb)(click the word to view an additional 1 form, examples and links)
expression, 'tsu' godan verb
to sing someone's praises; to give someone a boost; to carry a lantern (see also: 提灯持ち:ちょうちんもち; idiomatic expression)(click the word to view an additional 1 form, examples and links)
expression, 'tsu' godan verb
to brace oneself; to keep one's spirits up; to keep one's composure; to pull oneself together; to stay strong(click the word to view an additional 1 form, examples and links)
2. to have a strong liking (for); to be emotionally involved (see also: 好意:こうい)
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Most common form: 勇気をもつ
expression, 'tsu' godan verb
to have (the) courage (to); to be courageous(click the word to view an additional 1 form, examples and links)
Most common form: 肩をもつ
expression, 'tsu' godan verb
to side with (someone); to support (someone)(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
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