持ち (Mochi) is a Japanese noun meaning “having, holding, possessing, owning”.
Meanings
- noun, noun suffixhaving; holding; possessing; owning; using; holder
- noun, noun suffixwear; durability; lifealso written as 保ち
- noun, noun suffixcharge; expense
- noundraw (in go, poetry contest, etc.); tie
Examples
腰痛持ちです。
I have back problems.
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.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).