Have in Japanese

"have" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

有する

yusuru

有possess, have+すnot in this dictionary+るnot in this dictionary

7 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "have". The most common choice is shown first.

持

Top pick

hold, have

Reading: ji

9 strokes

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Where it comes from

Composed of hand and temple. Holding with hand.

What it carries

Hold, possess, maintain. Represents ownership and continuation.

Related kanji for "have"

有

have

yuu

Shape of holding meat in hand. Possessing.

Details →蔵

have

zou

Composed of grass and phonetic. Hiding with grass.

Details →占

have

sen · mysterious, peaceful

Composed of divination and mouth. Divining with mouth.

Details →申

have the honor to(also: sign of the monkey, 3-5PM, ninth sign of Chinese zodiac)

shin · spiritual

Shape of lightning. Voice of deity.

Details →渋

have diarrhea(also: astringent, hesitate, reluctant)

juu

Composed of water and stop. Water stopping.

Details →謀

have in mind(also: conspire, cheat, impose on)

bou · wisdom, dark

Composed of words and certain. Planning with words.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for have?

The most common kanji for "have" is 持, read as ji. It means hold, have. Related kanji: 有 (have), 蔵 (have), 占 (have), 申 (have the honor to), 渋 (have diarrhea), 謀 (have in mind).

How many strokes does 持 have?

持 has 9 strokes.