- 1. [n, n-suf] having; holding; possessing; owning; using; holder; owner; user
- 2. [n, n-suf] wear; durability; life — occ. written 保ち
- 3. [n, n-suf] shouldering (an expense); being responsible (for paying)
- 4. [n] draw (in go, poetry contest, etc.); tie (form)
Kanji in this word
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持
hold, haveOn: ジ (ji)Kun: も.つ (mo.tsu)、 -も.ち (-mo.chi)、 も.てる (mo.teru)
Example Sentences
腰痛持ちです。
I have back problems.
この種の洋服地は持ちがよくないだろう。
The suit materials of this sort will not stand up well.