01
持つ
もつ
hold, have
Meanings
- hold
- have
Readings
Onyomi
- ジ
Kunyomi
- も.つ
- -も.ち
- も.てる
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Useful words
02
気持ち
きもち
feeling, mood
03
金持ち
かねもち
rich person
04
持って行く
もっていく
take (something)
05
持ち物
もちもの
belongings
06
支持
しじ
support
Compare Kanji
01手Component88%handThe hand side makes holding feel physical before the meaning is even read.02取Meaning82%take, fetchTaking and holding are neighboring actions, one starts possession and one keeps it.03握Meaning84%grip, holdGripping is the stronger, tighter version of holding.04抱Meaning76%embrace, hugHolding in the arms gives 持 a warmer, more bodily comparison.05扱Meaning69%handle, entertainHandling something is holding plus dealing with it.06寺Component72%Buddhist templeThe temple-shaped right part is the key visual piece attached to the hand side.
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