English–Japanese
“carrying” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajishoji
Example
外出時は身分証を所持しています。gai shutsu ji wa mi bun shō o sho ji shi te i ma su
I carry my identification when I go out.
How to say “carrying” in Japanese
“Carrying” in Japanese is 所持 (shoji).
Focuses on something being in a person's possession and available to that person, whether carried or kept nearby.
Example sentences with 所持
試験中は、資料の所持が認められていません。shi ken chū wa shi ryō no sho ji ga mito me ra re te i ma se n
You are not allowed to carry reference materials during the exam.
Tips for using 所持
- 所持 (shoji, "possession") is more formal than simply saying that someone has an item and is common in official language about documents, belongings, and permitted objects.