Hold in Japanese
"hold" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
7 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "hold". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
hold, have
Reading: ji
9 strokes
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 "hold"
hold
aku
Composed of hand and roof. Covering like roof with hand.
hold
sen · mysterious, peaceful
Composed of divination and mouth. Divining with mouth.
take hold(also: tenacious, grasp, take to heart)
shitsu · beautiful
Composed of fortune and round. Grasping with hand.
hold in the mouth(also: contain, include, bear in mind)
gan · nature, wisdom
Composed of mouth and now. Now containing in mouth.
hold in arms(also: embrace, hug)
hou · dynamic
Composed of hand and wrap. Embracing with hand.
hold back(also: withdraw, draw in, refrain from)
kou · nature
Composed of hand and empty. Emptying hand.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for hold?
The most common kanji for "hold" is 持, read as ji. It means hold, have. Related kanji: 握 (hold), 占 (hold), 執 (take hold), 含 (hold in the mouth), 抱 (hold in arms), 控 (hold back).
How many strokes does 持 have?
持 has 9 strokes.