Stroke Order
Meaning
Hold, Have
On'yomi (音読み)
じ
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
も.つ, -も.ち, も.てる
Stroke Count
9 strokes

持 in useful words

Learn the character in complete words, because its pronunciation can change with context. Read each word aloud, connect it with the meaning, and then cover the reading to test yourself.

気持ちきもち
feeling; sensation; mood; state of mind
維持いじ
maintenance; preservation; improvement
支持しじ
support; backing; endorsement; approval

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