もつ
Reading: もつ
Meaning: to hold, to possess
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Example Sentence
私 は 夢 を もつ こと が 大切 だ
It's important to have dreams.
Usage Notes
Alternate form of 持つ. Used both for physically holding things and for possessing qualities or characteristics.
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