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持
持 (readings: じ, も; Japanese kanji) means “to hold / to have”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 持つ (to hold).
What does 持 mean?
| Kanji | 持 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to hold / to have |
| Readings | じ, も |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 持
持 is read じ or も depending on the word.
Example words with 持
| Example | 持つ (to hold) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14