How to Write 持 (hold, have) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 持 (hold, have) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (持)
Primary Radical (部首): 手 — て / てへん (hand)
Radical Position: Left (Hen / 偏) (偏 (Hen))
Semantic Theme: Hands, holding, grasping, craft, and manual action
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
手 (meaning) + 寺 (sound ジ)
Derived from the meaning radical 手 (て / てへん (hand)) and the phonetic component 寺, giving the on-reading ジ / シ.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 持
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 持 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 持?
The Japanese character 持 (hold, have) has 9 strokes (9画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 9 strokes of 持 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 持?
For the Kanji 持 (JLPT N4), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is ジ and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is も.つ, -も.ち, も.てる. Its primary English meaning is "hold, have".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 持?
The Kanji 持 (hold, have) is written with 9 strokes (JLPT N4). Follow standard Japanese stroke order principles: write from top to bottom (上から下) and from left to right (左から右). You can practice writing 持 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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