Japanese symbol for “using”
持ち
もち
Romaji: mochi
having; holding; possessing; owning
In Japanese, using is 持ち, read もち (mochi).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n, n-suf having; holding; possessing; owning; using; holder
- n, n-suf wear; durability; life
- n, n-suf shouldering (an expense); being responsible (for paying)
- n draw (in go, poetry contest, etc.); tie
Written forms: 持ち、保ち. Readings: もち.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “using”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| に | に ni | by; with; using |
| 使役 | しえき shieki | setting (someone) to work; employment; using |
| では | では deha | at; in; by |
| 事によって | ことによって kotoniyotte | via; through; by doing |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 気持ち | きもち kimochi | feeling; sensation; mood |
| 持つ | もつ motsu | to hold (in one's hand); to take; to carry |
| 維持 | いじ iji | maintenance; preservation; improvement |
| 支持 | しじ shiji | support; backing; endorsement |
| 金持ち | かねもち kanemochi | rich person; wealthy person |
See also: Chinese symbol for “using”.
Data: JMdict (CC BY-SA 4.0); KANJIDIC2 (CC BY-SA 4.0); KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0); wordfreq (CC BY-SA 4.0 (data)). Retrieved 2026-10-22.