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Meaning of 持ち(もち) in Japanese

持ち
JLPT 2
Kana Reading
もち
Romaji
mochi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun, used as a suffix
    Meaning
    hold; charge; keep possession; in charge
    Example sentence
    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.
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    wear; durability; life; draw
  • Parts of speech
    suffix
    Meaning
    usage

Examples of 持ち, もち in a sentence

Kanji in this word

持 JLPT 4

9 strokes

hold, have

On'Yomi: ジ

Kun'Yomi: も.つ, -も.ち, も.てる

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