synonym Comparative
もつ
VS
行う
Differences Between "もつ" and "行う"
Option A
もつ
Meaning
to hold, to carry
Reading
もつ (motsu)
Syllabus Level
N5
Practical Example
カバンを持ちます。
I carry a bag.
Option B
行う
Meaning
to do, to conduct, to carry out, to perform
Reading
おこなう (okonau)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
今日は会議が行われる予定だ。
A meeting is scheduled to be held today.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to hold, to carry)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- もつ: Transitive verb. Refers to physically holding something in one's hand, or possessing an item. Can also mean 'to last' (e.g., 電池がもつ, denchi ga motsu - battery lasts).
- 行う: More formal than する. Typically used for conducting events, ceremonies, research, or official procedures.
- もつ: Transitive verb. Refers to physically holding something in one's hand, or possessing an item. Can also mean 'to last' (e.g., 電池がもつ, denchi ga motsu - battery lasts).
- 行う: More formal than する. Typically used for conducting events, ceremonies, research, or official procedures.
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