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Where does “持つ” come from?
持つ
(Japanese): to hold, to carry something; to have, to possess
Definitions
to hold, to carry something; to have, to possess
Words derived from “持つ”
持ち
心持ち
持ち込む
心地
金持ち
持ち直す
家持ち
用いる