Illustration: A child carries a large laundry basket across the short hallway of a Japanese apartment, gripping both handles firmly. The basket hangs clear of the floor, and the child's bent elbows and careful steps show its weight being supported.

JLPT N5verbLevel estimated by Bebop

持もつ

motsu

to hold, to carry

Example sentences

  1. コートを持もちましょうか。

    Shall I carry your coat?

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  2. 底そこを持もってくれ。

    Grab the bottom.

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  3. それ持もつよ。

    Let me carry that for you.

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Kanji in 持

  • 持hold; haveOnジKunもつ・もてる

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