持つ
もつ
JLPT N5 · vocab_verbMeaning
To hold / To carry / To possess
Examples
荷物を持ちます。
I carry the luggage.
📖 How to Use
「持つ」is a verb meaning "To hold / To carry / To possess." Practice conjugating it: polite form (〜ます), negative (〜ません), and te-form (〜て).
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
A common mistake with 「持つ」is mixing up plain form and polite form. On JLPT, both appear — know both.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい2 & もんだい3
Verbs like 「持つ」appear in grammar questions where you need to choose the correct conjugated form.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「持つ」mean in Japanese?+
「持つ」means "To hold / To carry / To possess". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_verb" category.
How do you read 「持つ」?+
「持つ」is read as「もつ」.
Is 「持つ」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「持つ」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「持つ」?+
荷物を持ちます。 — I carry the luggage.
Practice 「持つ」 with spaced repetition