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JLPT N2suffixLevel estimated by Bebop

持もち

mochi

having, person with

Often follows a noun to describe someone who has it. Note written by AI.

Example sentences

  1. 子持こもちよ。

    She has children.

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  2. 腰痛ようつう持もちです。

    I have back problems.

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  3. 歳としだし病気びょうき持もちだ。

    I’m old and sick.

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Kanji in 持

  • 持hold; haveOnジKunもつ・もてる

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