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持てる

Reading

Kana: もてる
Romaji: moteru
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Definitions

v1
vi
1

to be able to possess (hold, get, etc.)

See also: 持つ 持つ
2

to be well liked; to be popular; to be pampered (spoiled, doted upon, etc.); to be welcomed

See also: モテる
3

to endure (the tests of time, the elements, etc.); to last

4

possessed

5

possessing riches; having wealth

Kanji

Readings: ジ、 も.つ、 -も.ち、 も.てる
Meanings: hold, have

Example Sentences

(かれ)はもてる(もの)すべてを(うしな)った。
➥He lost his all.
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(だれ)でも(くるま)()てるわけではない。
➥Everyone can't afford a car.
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その競技(きょうぎ)(かれ)()てる能力(のうりょく)のすべてを発揮(はっき)した。
➥In the contest he fully displayed what ability he had.
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その(はこ)子供(こども)()てるほど(かる)い。
➥The box is light enough for a child to carry.
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(かれ)勤勉(きんべん)なのでいっそう好感(こうかん)()てる。
➥I like him all the better for his diligence.
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(たが)いが興味(きょうみ)()てる(もの)()つければ、(うま)くやっていけるよ。
➥Find mutual interests, and you will get along with each other.
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