Translation and Meaning of: 持つ - motsu
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 持つ (motsu) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: motsu
Kana: もつ
Type: verb
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Translation / Meaning: to maintain; to possess; to take
Meaning in English: to hold;to possess;to carry
Definition: I have this in my hand.
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (持つ) motsu
"持つ" is a Japanese verb that means "to hold" or "to have". Its etymology comes from the combination of the kanji "手" (te - hand) and "持" (mo - to hold). It is commonly used to express the action of carrying or holding objects, but it can also be used in abstract contexts, such as "to have" an opinion or "to maintain" a relationship.How to Write in Japanese - (持つ) motsu
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Verbal conjugation of 持つ
See below a small list of verb conjugations: 持つ (motsu)
- 持つ - Basic shape
- 持っている - Present form
- 持った - Passed form
- 持って行く - Progressive form
Synonyms and Similar - (持つ) motsu
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
持ちます; 保つ; 手に入れる; 手元に置く; 手に持つ; 手中に収める; 手元に持つ; 手元にある; 手にする; 手中にする; 持ち運ぶ; 持ち歩く; 携える; 携帯する; 携行する; 持参する; 持ち込む; 持ち帰る; 持ち出す; 持ち去る; 持ち上げる; 持ち越す; 持ち続ける; 持ち堪える; 持ちこたえる; 持ち合わせる; 持ち合わせている;
Words containing: 持つ
See also other related words from our dictionary:
Kana: うけもつ
Romaji: ukemotsu
Translation / Meaning:
take control of
Words with the same pronunciation: もつ motsu
Example Sentences - (持つ) motsu
Below are some example sentences:
鉄砲を持っている人は危険です。
Tepou wo motte iru hito wa kiken desu
The person who has a firearm is dangerous.
Those who have weapons are dangerous.
- 鉄砲 - fire gun
- を - direct object particle
- 持っている - verb "to have" conjugated in the present continuous
- 人 - person
- は - topic particle
- 危険 - dangerous
- です - verb "to be" conjugated in the formal present
言葉は力を持っている。
Kotoba wa chikara wo motte iru
The words have power.
- 言葉 (kotoba) - word
- は (wa) - topic particle
- 力 (chikara) - strength, power
- を (wo) - direct object particle
- 持っている (motteiru) - have, possess
権限を持つ者は責任がある。
Ken'gen wo motsu mono wa sekinin ga aru
Those who have authority have responsibility.
Person in authority is responsible.
- 権限 (けんげん) - authority, power
- を - object particle
- 持つ (もつ) - possess, have
- 者 (しゃ) - person, individual
- は - topic particle
- 責任 (せきにん) - responsibility
- が - subject particle
- ある - exist, have
女史はとても優雅な雰囲気を持っています。
Joshi wa totemo yūga na fun'iki o motte imasu
The lady has a very elegant atmosphere.
Mrs. It has a very classy atmosphere.
- 女史 - indicates a respectable woman, generally used in formal contexts.
- は - topic particle, indicates that the subject of the sentence is "女史".
- とても - adverb meaning "very".
- 優雅な - adjective meaning "elegant" or "refined".
- 雰囲気 - noun meaning "atmosphere" or "environment".
- を - object particle, indicates that "雰囲気" is the direct object of the sentence.
- 持っています - verb that means "to have" or "to possess", in the present affirmative.
女王は国を治める力を持っている。
Joou wa kuni wo osameru chikara wo motte iru
The Queen has the power to govern the country.
- 女王 - Means "queen" in Japanese.
- は - topic particle in Japanese.
- 国 - means "country" in Japanese.
- を - object particle in Japanese.
- 治める - means "to govern" or "manage" in Japanese.
- 力 - means "power" or "strength" in Japanese.
- を - object particle in Japanese.
- 持っている - means "to have" or "to possess" in Japanese.
麻痺した手で物を持つのは難しいです。
Mahi shita te de mono wo motsu no wa muzukashii desu
It is difficult to hold objects with a paralyzed hand.
It's hard to hold things with paralyzed hands.
- 麻痺した (as a verb) - paralyzed
- 手 - hand
- で - particle that indicates the means or tool used
- 物 - object
- を - particle that indicates the direct object of the action
- 持つ - hold, carry
- のは - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 難しい - difficult
- です - verb "to be" in polite form
運転免許を持っていますか？
Unten menkyo wo motteimasu ka?
Do you have a driver's license?
- 運転免許 - Driving license
- を - Direct Object Particle
- 持っています - To have
- か - Interrogative particle
針を持っています。
Hari o motte imasu
I'm holding a needle.
I have a needle.
- 針 - needle
- を - object particle
- 持っています - to have in possession, to hold
鉱山は豊かな地下資源を持っています。
Kōzan wa yutaka na chikashigen'yō o motte imasu
Mines have abundant underground resumes.
The mine has rich underground resources.
- 鉱山 - mine
- は - topic particle
- 豊かな - rich
- 地下 - underground
- 資源 - resources
- を - direct object particle
- 持っています - he has
降水量が多い日は傘を持って出かけましょう。
Kousuiryou ga ooi hi wa kasa wo motte dekakemashou
Go out with an umbrella on days when there is a lot of precipitation.
- 降水量 - amount of rain
- が - subject particle
- 多い - very
- 日 - day
- は - topic particle
- 傘 - umbrella
- を - object particle
- 持って - to load
- 出かけましょう - Let's go out
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "to maintain; to possess; to take" é "(持つ) motsu". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
