持もち添そえる

ichidan verb, transitive verb

hold an additional item; carry something extra in one's hand

Describes holding one more thing in the same hand or the other hand, often when already carrying something.

• 買かい物もの袋ぶくろに加くわえて、傘かさも持もち添そえる。

  In addition to the shopping bag, I also hold an umbrella.

ichidan verb, transitive verb

use an extra hand to hold; hold with an additional hand

Emphasizes using the other hand or an extra hand to support or hold something, often to steady or assist.

• 重おもい箱はこを片かた手てで支ささえ、もう一いっ方ぽうの手てでふたを持もち添そえる。

  I support the heavy box with one hand and use the other hand to hold the lid.