also: たもちあい
noun
mutual holding; interdependence; unity
Only with reading もちあい
Refers to a state where parties hold each other's interests, shares, or responsibilities, creating interdependence or balance. Often used in business contexts for cross-shareholding.
両社は株式の持ち合いをしている。
The two companies have a cross-shareholding arrangement.
持ち合いの関係が強すぎると、外部からの意見が入りにくくなる。
If the interdependence is too strong, it becomes difficult for outside opinions to enter.
noun
market steadiness; no change; holding pattern
Used in financial markets to describe a situation where prices remain stable without significant movement. Often appears in phrases like 持ち合い相場.
今日の株式市場は終日持ち合いだった。
The stock market was in a holding pattern all day today.
為替が持ち合いで動かない。
The exchange rate is steady and not moving.