JLPT N3 Intermediate
持てる
To be able to hold, to be popular, or to endure.
Readings
Other forms
持てます polite form
持てない negative form
持てた past form
モテる katakana spelling for "popular"
1 Verb (Ichidan)
To be able to hold / carry
Expresses the physical ability to grasp items or the capacity to own possessions.
Example
この カバン は 重すぎ て 、 一人 で は 持て ません 。
This bag is too heavy, so I can't carry it by myself.
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2 Verb (Ichidan)
To be popular (especially romantically)
Signifies being popular, charismatic, or receiving romantic attention from others.
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3 Verb (Ichidan)
To last / endure
Denotes the capacity to endure, sustain a condition, or hold up over time.
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4 Verb (Prenominal form)
The 'Haves' / Wealthy
Identifies people or entities that are wealthy, powerful, or richly endowed with resources.
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