持ち — Japanese to English | EnglishReference

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Japanese

01noun · noun, used as a suffix

having; holding; possessing; owning; using; holder; owner; user

02noun · noun, used as a suffix

wear; durability; life

occ. written 保ち

03noun · noun, used as a suffix

shouldering (an expense); being responsible (for paying)

04noun

formal or literary term

draw (in go, poetry contest, etc.); tie

腰痛持ちです。

I have back problems.

Tatoeba #2302992

この種の洋服地は持ちがよくないだろう。

The suit materials of this sort will not stand up well.

Tatoeba #221268

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