No. 1,984 in Japanese
もつ
"もつ" means "to hold," "to carry," or "to possess."
In a sentence
私はそのバッグを持つことができます。
I can carry that bag.
In this sentence, 'もつ' is used in the sense of carrying or holding something.
この会議は重要な意味を持つ。
This meeting holds significant meaning.
Here, 'もつ' signifies possessing or having an abstract quality, like importance or meaning.
この製品は長く持つでしょう。
This product will last a long time.
In this sentence, 'もつ' is used to indicate durability or the ability to last over time.
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