持ち合わせ
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Meanings
1
things on hand; things in stock
Refers to items or goods one currently has available, often in a physical or inventory sense.
I made dinner with the ingredients I had on hand.
2
money on hand; cash at hand
Specifically refers to money one has available, such as cash in a wallet or pocket.
I didn't have enough cash on hand, so I paid by card.
3
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Used attributively with の to describe something that is currently available or in one's possession.
I couldn't answer with the knowledge I had on hand.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉の持ち合わせがあるto have something (money, an item) on hand
I happen to have some cash on hand right now.
- 持ち合わせがないto not have any money on hand
Sorry, I don't have any cash on me right now.
- 持ち合わせの〈物〉the (item) one happens to have on hand
I lent him the umbrella I happened to have with me.