JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
持 — hold
- Reading
- ジ・も.つ・\~も.ち・も.てる
- Meaning
- hold; have
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
持 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is ジ・も.つ・\~も.ち・も.てる and it means hold; have. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
持 appears in everyday japanese words such as 所持 (possession), 持ち (hold) and 持続 (continuation).
Japanese words containing 持
Frequently asked questions
What does 持 mean in Japanese?
持 means hold; have in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 持 read?
持 is read ジ・も.つ・\~も.ち・も.てる. Reading it inside real words — 所持 and 持ち and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 持 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 持 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 持 in a word?
A common word containing 持 is 所持 (しょじ) — "possession". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 持 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 持 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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