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もってくる (mottekuru)
持ってくる

to bring (something to the speaker/here)

💡 Nuance & Usage: This compound verb combines 持つ (motsu - to hold) and 来る (kuru - to come). It indicates bringing an object from one place to the speaker's current location or a location near the speaker. It implies movement towards the speaker. (話し手のいる場所へ物を持って移動する時に使います。)

📝 Example Sentences

明日、宿題を学校に持ってきてください。
Please bring your homework to school tomorrow.

Practice Quiz

Test your understanding of "持ってくる"!

A: 傘を忘れました。B: 大丈夫。私が今、_______。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: BさんがAさんのいる場所へ傘を持って移動するので、「持ってきます」が正しいです。
English: Since B is bringing the umbrella to A's location, '持ってきます' (mottekimasu) is the correct choice.
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