持もちつ持もたれつ

expression, noun

give and take; mutual support; helping each other

Describes a relationship where people help and rely on each other reciprocally. Often used in contexts of friendship, business, or community.

• 友ゆう人じんとは持もちつ持もたれつの関かん係けいが理り想そうだ。

  An ideal friendship is a give-and-take relationship.

• ビジネスは持もちつ持もたれつで成なり立たっている。

  Business works through mutual support.