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Kanji Detail for 持 - "hold, possess, have"

  • Meaning

    持 means "hold, possess, have."

    1. To Hold, Carry - To take something in one's hands and keep it with oneself.

    2. To wear - To attach something to oneself.

    3. To Keep, Preserve - To protect and maintain something.

    4. To support - To provide assistance and aid.

  • Onyomitip
  • Kunyomitip
  • Strokestip
  • Radicaltip

Sentences including

  • I've got time on my hands.

  • Bill has stock in that company.

  • Do you have any small change?

  • I have five here and as many again.

  • I have a pen.

  • This is the same car as i have.

  • He has a lot of books on history.

  • Do you have anything to eat?

  • Don't change your mind.

  • Please take one.

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