godan verb (-tsu), transitive verb
Basic physical use: holding something in the hand, carrying it, or taking it with you.
右手にカップを持っていた。
She was holding a cup in her right hand.
雨が降りそうだから、
It looks like rain, so let's take an umbrella.
godan verb (-tsu), transitive verb
Used for owning objects or having qualities, rights, qualifications, feelings, and other things treated as one's possession or attribute.
彼は車を二台持っている。
He owns two cars.
彼女は医師の資格を持っている。
She has a medical license.
godan verb (-tsu), transitive verb
Used for keeping or maintaining an ongoing connection, state, or relationship; often appears with nouns such as 連絡, 交流, 関係, or つながり.
彼は退職後も会社とつながりを持っている。
Even after retiring, he keeps ties with the company.
godan verb (-tsu), transitive verb
Intransitive use for a supply, battery, body, material, or situation lasting for a period of time or surviving without failing.
この電池は一週間ぐらい持つ。
This battery lasts about a week.
この靴は丈夫で長く持つ。
These shoes are sturdy and last a long time.
godan verb (-tsu), transitive verb
be in charge of; take charge of; handle
Used when someone is responsible for a class, section, task, account, or area of work; close to 担当する in many contexts.
三年生の数学は佐藤先生が持っている。
Ms. Sato is in charge of third-year math.
godan verb (-tsu), transitive verb
Used for holding a meeting, discussion, opportunity, or occasion. It sounds somewhat formal or businesslike compared with everyday verbs such as 開く or する.
来週、取引先と打ち合わせを持つ予定です。
We plan to have a meeting with the client next week.
定期的に意見交換の場を持っている。
We regularly hold opportunities to exchange views.
godan verb (-tsu), transitive verb, intransitive verb
have it; have that special something; be lucky
Colloquial, especially as 持ってる. Said of someone who seems unusually gifted, lucky, or able to succeed at key moments.
あの新人、初舞台で大成功するなんて持ってるね。
That newcomer really has it, succeeding so brilliantly on her first stage.