持つ
持つ · godan verb (-tsu)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 持つ | 持たない |
| Polite | 持ちます | 持ちません |
| Past polite | 持ちました | 持ちませんでした |
| Past | 持った | 持たなかった |
| Te-form | 持って | 持たないで |
| Desire | 持ちたい | 持ちたくない |
| Potential | 持てる | 持てない |
| Passive | 持たれる | 持たれない |
| Causative | 持たせる | 持たせない |
| Causative passive | 持たせられるalso 持たされる | 持たせられないalso 持たされない |
| Volitional | 持とう | |
| Polite volitional | 持ちましょう | |
| Imperative | 持て | 持つな |
| Conditional | 持てば | 持たなければ |
| Tara conditional | 持ったら | 持たなかったら |
Meanings
godan verb (-tsu), transitive verb
Basic physical use: holding something in the hand, carrying it, or taking it with you.
She was holding a cup in her right hand.
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.
He owns two cars.
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.
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.
This battery lasts about a week.
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.
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.
We plan to have a meeting with the client next week.
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.
That newcomer really has it, succeeding so brilliantly on her first stage.
Usage patterns· 7
- 〈物〉を持って行くto take/bring something along
It looks like rain, so let's bring an umbrella.
- 〈事〉に興味を持つto take/have an interest in something
He has an interest in Japanese history.
- 〈事〉に自信を持つto have confidence in something
She has confidence in her English ability.
- 〈人〉と連絡を持つto keep in touch/contact with someone
Even after graduating, I've kept in touch with my teacher.
- 〈物〉が〈時〉持つfor something (a battery, supply, etc.) to last a certain amount of time
This phone's battery lasts a whole day.
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- 〈場所〉のクラスを持つto be in charge of a class (at a school, etc.)
This year I'm in charge of the third-grade class.
- 会議を持つto hold a meeting
We plan to hold a meeting between departments next week.