having; holding; possessing; owner; user
Used as a suffix to indicate possession, ownership, or use of something. Often appears in compounds like 金持ち (rich person) or 持ち主 (owner).
He is a wealthy person.
この傘の持ち主は誰ですか。
Who is the owner of this umbrella?
durability; wear life; lasting quality
Refers to how long something lasts or withstands use. Often used for food, goods, or materials. The spelling 保ち is sometimes used for this sense.
この靴は持ちがいい。
These shoes last a long time.
夏場は食べ物の持ちが悪くなる。
In summer, food doesn't keep as well.
Indicates that someone bears a cost or expense. Common in phrases like 自腹持ち (paying out of one's own pocket) or 割り勘持ち (splitting the bill).
今日の食事は私の持ちです。
Today's meal is on me.
交通費は会社持ちだ。
The travel expenses are covered by the company.
Formal or literary term for a draw in games like go or in poetry contests. Not used for sports ties in modern casual speech.
その勝負は持ちになった。
The match ended in a draw.
This time the drinks were paid for by the department head.
The go match ended in a draw.
He's a student who owns a car.
feels good; pleasant; comfortable
on hand; in stock; carrying · handheld; portable
pleasantly; comfortably; agreeably · willingly; readily; without complaint
takeout; takeaway; to-go
taking out; carrying out · paying out of pocket; covering costs oneself · corbel · seam reinforcement
bringing in; carry-in; BYO
bring in; carry in; take in · bring up; approach with; lodge · bring to; take to; carry into
things on hand; things in stock · money on hand; cash at hand · on hand; in stock
holding multiple positions concurrently; double jobbing; moonlighting
take out; carry out; bring out · bring up; mention; raise (a topic)
carry around; carry on one's person
parenthood; having children; expecting parent · containing roe; with eggs
long-lasting; durable; wears well · nagamochi; large oblong chest
lift up; raise; elevate · flatter; praise highly; talk up
take home; bring back home; take out (food)
carrying; portability
inherent flavor; natural taste · distinctive character; unique quality; special talent
innate; inherent; natural
share; equity; holdings; interest
muscleman; strong person
carryover; unfinished business; pending matter · hangover; lingering effects of food or drink
stock holdings; one's shares
allotted time; time limit · teaching load (in hours)
one's own house; privately owned home
making off with; absconding with · stolen; absconded with
keeping quality (of food); shelf life
feeling; mood; sensation · disposition; mental attitude · somewhat; slightly; a little