Japanese word

所持

Pronunciation

Romajishoji

Meaning

  • nouncarrying

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.

Illustration for 所持 (carrying)

More examples

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.

Core concept

Focuses on something being in a person's possession and available to that person, whether carried or kept nearby.

Common phrases

  • 現金の所持gen kin no sho ji

    possession of cash

  • 所持を許可するsho ji o kyo ka su ru

    permit possession

  • 所持が必要sho ji ga hitsu yō

    possession is required

  • 所持を禁止するsho ji o kin shi su ru

    prohibit possession

Similar words

携帯keitai: Carrying an item with oneself so it remains available for use.
保有hoyū: Having continued possession or control of an item, right, or asset.
所有shoyū: Having an item as one's property.
占有senyū: Having physical control of an item, especially in a legal context.

Definition in Japanese

物や身分証などを身に付けたり手元に置いたりして持っていること。mono ya mi bun shō na do o mi ni tsu ke ta ri te moto ni o i ta ri shi te mo tte i ru ko to

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese noun 所持 (shoji, "possession") consists of 所 (sho, "place") and 持 (ji, "hold"), linking the idea of holding something with having it in one's possession.

Usage tips

  • 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.

Other meanings

  • possessionnoun

Related words

  • 所持品shojihinpersonal belongingsnoun
  • 所持者shojishaholdernoun
  • 所持するshojisurucarryverb

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