持 — Hold, Carry
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Visually Similar Lookalike Kanji
Learners often mix up 持 (Hold, Carry) with these lookalike characters. Tap a tile to see how their visual mnemonics differ:
5-Second Distinction Rule (待 (Wait) vs 持 (Hold) vs 特 (Special) vs 時 (Time)): 彳 (slide / footsteps) = Wait (待) • 扌 (hand) = Hold (持) • 牛 (cow) = Special (特) • 日 (sun) = Time (時).
Common Japanese Words with 持 (Hold, Carry)
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Hold (持) expressed as a verb, to hold.
The energy (気) you hold (持) inside dictates your mood.
To hold (持) something and move it up (上) is to raise it.
Frequently Asked Questions About 持 (Hold, Carry)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 持 (Hold, Carry)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 持 ("Hold, Carry", read as じ) is: Sometimes God intervenes with Jesus (じ) work, and holds for a moment (も) the time-bell. Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 持 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 持 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 持 means "Hold, Carry". Its primary reading is じ (On'yomi: じ; Kun'yomi: も). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 持?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 持 include: 持つ (もつ - to hold), 気持ち (きもち - feeling, mood), 持ち上げる (もちあげる - to raise, to lift up, to flatter).
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