子こ持もち

noun

parenthood; having children; expecting parent

Refers to being a parent or someone who has children, including expecting mothers. Often used in compound nouns like 子持ち家庭 (family with children).

• 子こ持もちの女じょ性せいが働はたらきやすい環かん境きょうが必ひつ要ようだ。

  We need an environment where women with children can work easily.

• 彼かれは子こ持もちだと聞きいて驚おどろいた。

  I was surprised to hear that he has children.

noun

containing roe; with eggs

Used for fish or seafood that still have eggs inside. Common in culinary contexts, e.g., 子持ち昆布 (herring roe on kelp).

• この鮎あゆは子こ持もちで、とても美味おいしい。

  This sweetfish is full of roe and very delicious.