JLPT N4 · Everyday verbs

持つ

もつ

to hold; to have

Stroke order of 持つ

2 characters, 10 strokes in total. Watch the animation, then try writing it yourself.

持 · 9 strokesつ · 1 strokes

Memory trick

A hand 扌 holds the temple 寺 keys tightly.

Parts: 扌 hand + 寺 temple

The characters in 持つ

つつ — tsu (1 strokes)

Example sentence

重いかばんを持っています。

おもいかばんをもっています。

I am holding a heavy bag.

Words with 持

気持ちfeeling 持ち帰りtakeout 支持support

More words: Everyday verbs

始めるto begin (sth)始まるto begin; to start 終わるto end; to finish 開けるto open (sth)開くto open; to be opened 止まるto stop 止めるto stop (sth); to park 待つto wait 借りるto borrow 貸すto lend 帰るto go home; to return 走るto run 歩くto walk 起きるto get up; to wake up 着るto wear; to put on

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