English–Japanese
“possession” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajihoyū
Example
その会社は土地を保有しています。so no gai sha wa to chi o ho yū shi te i ma su
The company owns land.
How to say “possession” in Japanese
“Possession” in Japanese is 保有 (hoyū).
Describes having something as one's own, often with an emphasis on keeping it over time.
Example sentences with 保有
個人情報の保有期間は、法律で定められています。ko jin jō hō no ho yū ki kan wa hō ritsu de sada me ra re te i ma su
The retention period for personal information is set by law.
Tips for using 保有
- In conversation, 保有 (hoyū) sounds formal and often refers to assets, rights, or abilities, while everyday speech more often uses 持つ (motsu).