「持つ」(motsu) means to hold something in your hand, to carry something, or to possess something. It can also imply having skills or characteristics. It is a transitive verb. For example: 荷物を持つ。(Nimotsu o motsu.) = To hold/carry luggage.

物を手に持つことや、所有すること、備えていることを表します。例：傘を持つ。