持てる · ichidan verb
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 持てる | 持てない |
| Polite | 持てます | 持てません |
| Past polite | 持てました | 持てませんでした |
| Past | 持てた | 持てなかった |
| Te-form | 持てて | 持てないで |
| Desire | 持てたい | 持てたくない |
| Potential | 持てられるalso 持てれる | 持てられないalso 持てれない |
| Passive | 持てられる | 持てられない |
| Causative | 持てさせる | 持てさせない |
| Causative passive | 持てさせられる | 持てさせられない |
| Volitional | 持てよう | |
| Polite volitional | 持てましょう | |
| Imperative | 持てろ | 持てるな |
| Conditional | 持てれば | 持てなければ |
| Tara conditional | 持てたら | 持てなかったら |
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
be able to have; can hold; can possess
Potential form of 持つ, used for being able to hold, carry, or possess something. Often implies capacity or opportunity.
See also: 持つ
This box is so heavy I can't carry it alone.
He bought a bookshelf that can hold as many books as he has.
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
be popular; be well-liked; be a hit with
Most often used for romantic popularity, but can apply to being generally liked or welcomed. The katakana spelling モテる is very common for this sense.
See also: モテる
He's popular with girls.
That restaurant is popular with young people.
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
last; endure; stand the test of
Used for things that withstand time, weather, or harsh conditions. Often appears in set phrases like 長く持てる or 持てる限り.
These shoes are sturdy and last a long time.
These flowers can last a day even without water.
This bag can hold five books.
He's popular with the girls in his class.
This phone's battery lasts a long time.
He gave all the strength he had.
be too much to handle; not know what to do with; find unmanageable