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Verb inflections
| Form | Affirmative | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Present | 勇気を持つ | 勇気を持たない |
| Polite | 勇気を持ちます | 勇気を持ちません |
| Past | 勇気を持った | 勇気を持たなかった |
| Polite + Past | 勇気を持ちました | 勇気を持ちませんでした |
| Te-form | 勇気を持って | 勇気を持たなくて |
| Potential | 勇気を持てる | 勇気を持てない |
| Passive | 勇気を持たれる | 勇気を持たれない |
| Causative | 勇気を持たせる | 勇気を持たせない |
| Causative + Passive | 勇気を持たされる | 勇気を持たされない |
| Imperative | 勇気を持て | 勇気を持つな |
Example
困ったときこそ、勇気を持つことが大切だ。
When you are in trouble, it is especially important to have courage.
Usage Notes
This phrase means to summon or maintain courage when facing difficulty, and it often appears in advice or encouragement.
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