Vocabulary

What does 持ち (もち, mochi) mean?

持ち (もち, mochi) means having; holding; possessing.

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Readingもち
Romajimochi
Part of speechnoun, noun suffix
もち
mochi

having; holding; possessing

  1. 1noun · noun suffix having; holding; possessing
  2. 2noun · noun suffix wear; durability; life
  3. 3noun · noun suffix shouldering (an expense); being responsible (for paying)
  4. 4noun draw (in go, poetry contest, etc.); tie

Also written: 保ち

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