持つ
motsu
Common
N5
verb
Translations
1.
to hold
2.
to have
Notes
The verb '持つ' is commonly used to express possession or the act of holding something. It is a fundamental verb in Japanese, often encountered in daily conversation.
Tags
#verb
#basic
#possession
Examples
彼はかばんを持つ。
Kare wa kaban o motsu.
He holds a bag.
私はペンを持っています。
Watashi wa pen o motteimasu.
I have a pen.
彼女はいつも傘を持っている。
Kanojo wa itsumo kasa o motte iru.
She always carries an umbrella.