This is the 8544th most frequent Japanese word.


"持" means "to hold" or "to carry."


The word 『持』 in this sentence is part of the phrase 『持っていく』, which means 'to bring' or 'carry and go.' Here, it indicates the act of taking items to a location.

私は会議に資料を持っていきます。

I will bring the documents to the meeting.


The word 『持』 in this context is used in 『持っている』 to express possession or an attribute someone has. It suggests that the person carries or possesses a certain characteristic here.

彼はいつも明るい性格を持っています。

He always has a bright personality.


The word 『持』 here is used in 『持つ』, which means 'to hold' or 'carry.' It expresses the action of physically holding or carrying an object.

この荷物は私が持ちましょう。

Let me carry this luggage.