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Noun meaning 'possession' or 'owning'. Refers to the state of having or holding something. Often used in compound verbs like 『所持する』 (shoji suru, 'to possess') in formal contexts, e.g., 『所持品』 (shojihin, 'personal belongings').
Theme
At a local café, User and their friend Ken discuss personal belongings and minimalist lifestyles.
所持
しょじ
possession, owning
Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts
Memory Hook
To remember 所持 (shoji, 'possession'), think of 'show-ji' — you show what you own. Imagine holding up an item and saying, 'I show my possession!'
Cultural Note
所持 (shoji) is commonly used in legal and formal settings in Japan, such as when discussing ownership or possession of items like weapons, drugs, or valuable goods. In everyday speech, simpler words like 『持っている』 (motte iru, 'to have') are more frequent.
Forms
Base: 所持Noun meaning 'possession' or 'owning'. Refers to the state of having or holding something. Often used in compound verbs like 『所持する』 (shoji suru, 'to possess') in formal contexts, e.g., 『所持品』 (shojihin, 'personal belongings').