How to say "Hold" in Japanese

When translating "hold" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between もつ and 遠慮する. In Japanese, もつ (もつ (motsu)) is typically associated with "to hold, to carry" (Syllabus Level: N5) and represents Transitive verb. Refers to physically holding something in one's hand, or possessing an item. Can also mean 'to last'. On the other hand, 遠慮する (えんりょする (enryo suru)) maps to "to hold back, to refrain from, to be reserved, to decline" (Syllabus Level: N4) and represents To hesitate or hold back due to modesty, consideration for others, or politeness. Can mean to gently decline an offer or to be reserved. Often used in phrases like「遠慮なくどうぞ」. A literal translation of "hold" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!