持もち合あう

godan verb (-u), intransitive verb

balance; counterpoise

Describes two or more forces, weights, or influences that offset each other, resulting in equilibrium. Often used in financial or abstract contexts.

• 需じゅ要ようと供きょう給きゅうが持もち合あって価か格かくが安あん定ていした。

  Supply and demand balanced out, and prices stabilized.

godan verb (-u), intransitive verb

remain unchanged; stay the same

Indicates that a state or condition continues without change, often despite external factors. Less common than sense 1.

• 株かぶ価かはしばらく持もち合あった後あと、急きゅう落らくした。

  The stock price remained unchanged for a while, then plummeted.

godan verb (-u), intransitive verb

share expenses; bear part of the cost

Used when multiple parties split a cost or burden, such as a bill or responsibility. Often appears as 費用を持ち合う.

• 旅りょ行こうの費ひ用ようはみんなで持もち合あおう。

  Let's share the travel expenses among everyone.