Japanese

じさん
Meaning: bringing something with one
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

持
参

Example sentences

Please bring your own writing materials to the meeting.
私は船酔いしやすいので、酔い止めを持参した。
I am prone to seasickness, so I brought motion sickness medicine.
お祝いの席に日本酒の一升瓶を持参した
I brought a 1.8-liter bottle of sake to the celebration.
彼は著名な書道家に弟子入りするため、束脩を持参した。
He brought an entrance gift to become a disciple of a famous calligrapher.
レジ袋の削減を目指して、買い物にはマイバッグを持参している。
To reduce plastic bag waste, I bring my own shopping bag when I shop.

Usage Notes

Often used in formal instructions for bringing specific items, documents, or money.

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