雨が降っている。だから傘を持って行く
It's raining. Therefore, I'll take an umbrella.
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Carrying heavy luggage up the stairs.
無理なスケジュールを立てると、後で体が持たない。
If you make an unreasonable schedule, your body won't be able to handle it later.
彼は日本の歴史に深い興味を持っている。
He has a deep interest in Japanese history.
彼は自分の才能に強い自信を持っている。
He has strong confidence in his own abilities.
彼はたくさんのお金を持っている。
He has a lot of money.
彼は一万冊以上の本を持っている。
He has more than ten thousand books.
両手でカバンを持った。
I held the bag with both hands.
雨が降ってるから、傘を持っていこう。
It's raining, so let's take an umbrella.
リンゴを三つ持っています。
I have three apples.
Usage Notes
Basic verb for possession and holding. Used both for physical holding and abstract possession (opinions, responsibilities). て-form often means 'while holding/having'.
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