Kanji for "Hold"
7 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "hold". The most popular choice is shown first.
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hold, have
Reading: ji
9 strokes
Related kanji for "hold"
占5 strokes握12 strokes含7 strokes執11 strokes抱8 strokes控11 strokes
hold
sen · mysterious, peaceful
hold
aku
hold in the mouth(also: contain, include, bear in mind)
gan · nature, wisdom
take hold(also: tenacious, grasp, take to heart)
shitsu · beautiful
hold in arms(also: embrace, hug)
hou · dynamic
hold back(also: withdraw, draw in, refrain from)
kou · nature
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: 占 (hold), 握 (hold), 含 (hold in the mouth), 執 (take hold), 抱 (hold in arms), 控 (hold back).
How many strokes does 持 have?
持 has 9 strokes.