noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
possession; carrying; having on one's person
Formal term for possessing or carrying something, often used in legal, official, or news contexts. Emphasizes the state of having an item with or on oneself.
彼は銃を所持していたとして逮捕された。
He was arrested for possessing a firearm.
会場内への危険物の所持は禁止されています。
Carrying dangerous items into the venue is prohibited.