What does 持つ mean?
持つ is a Japanese verb meaning “to hold, to carry; to possess” in English. It can also be translated as “to possess, to maintain, to last” depending on context. It is written as 持つ in kanji, もつ in hiragana, and motsu in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N5 vocabulary.
Example sentences
コートを持ちましょうか。
Shall I carry your coat?
ＡＢＣ海外旅行障害保険を持っています。
I'm a holder of ABC Travel Insurance.
私たちは数回会合を持った。
We've had several meetings.