持つ
mo-tsu
Why milk that lasts is milk that holds
The picture A hand grips something and does not let go, so it stays on your side.
Where the picture shows up in 持つ
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Holding in the hand
かばんを持ちましょうか。
kaban o mochi-mashō ka
Shall I carry your bag?
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Holding it along with you
保険証を持って来てください。
hokenshō o motte kite kudasai
Please bring your insurance card.
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Still holding it
車を持っていますか。
kuruma o motte imasu ka
Do you have a car?
Never letting go of it is exactly how ownership is pictured.
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Holding out, not giving way
この牛乳は明日まで持ちます。
kono gyūnyū wa ashita made mochi-masu
This milk will last until tomorrow.
Food lasting is the same hand: it keeps its grip and does not give up.
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Taking the cost on yourself
ここは私が持ちます。
koko wa watashi ga mochi-masu
I will get this one.