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N4 · 9 strokes · — · Irodori #205 · Elementary 1 L11
持
have, hold
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Readings
- On’yomi
- ジ
- Kun’yomi
- -も・ち、も・つ、も・てる
Example words
持
じ
draw (in go, poetry contest, etc.); tie
持つ
もつ
to hold (in one's hand); to take
持ち上げる
もちあげる
to elevate; to raise
持参
じさん
bringing; taking
Memory aids
Guided learn session →How to remember
Shape
A 9-stroke character meaning "have" — picture the concept as you trace each stroke.
Components
Remember "have" (持) by connecting it to its Irodori vocabulary context.
Anchor word
持って行く (もっていく) — your first meeting with this kanji in Irodori.
Readings
First learned in 持って行く (もっていく) — recall the word to unlock the reading. Kun'yomi: -も・ち、も・つ、も・てる — often used in native Japanese words. On'yomi: ジ — common in compound words (熟語).