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expressions (phrases
proverb
grind your inkstick gently but move your brush vigorously ; let the hungry ghost grind your inkstick, let the ogre hold your brush
Other forms
墨は餓鬼に磨らせ筆は鬼に持たせよ 【すみはがきにすらせ、ふではおににもたせよ】 (search-only kanji form)
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Godan verb with 'tsu' ending transitive verb to hold (in one's hand) ; to take ; to carry
コートを持ちましょうか。
Shall I carry your coat?
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Godan verb with 'tsu' ending transitive verb to possess ; to have ; to own
ＡＢＣ海外旅行障害保険を持っています。
I'm a holder of ABC Travel Insurance.
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Godan verb with 'tsu' ending transitive verb to maintain ; to keep
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Godan verb with 'tsu' ending transitive verb to last ; to be durable ; to keep ; to survive
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Godan verb with 'tsu' ending transitive verb to take charge of ; to be in charge of
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Godan verb with 'tsu' ending transitive verb to hold (meeting, etc.) ; to have (opportunity, etc.)
私たちは数回会合を持った。
We've had several meetings.
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Godan verb with 'tsu' ending transitive verb intransitive verb
colloquial
to have "it" ; to have that special something ; to be blessed with good luck
esp. as 持ってる
