Keyword
have
Info
FrequencyTop 100
Type
Kyōiku (3rd grade) 
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KankenLevel 8
Heisig712
Readings
も
(92%)
じ
(5%)
もち
(1%)
Composed of
left hand
Buddhist temple
Mnemonic

Some of the monks at a certain Buddhist temple in Japan are so dedicated to their training that they absolutely refuse to use their right hand. Instead they exclusively use their left hand to do whatever task is necessary, until they have reached enlightenment.

Used in vocabulary (639 in total)
to hold (in one's hand); to take; to possess; to have; to maintain; to keep; to last
feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment
to bring (something); to take along; to fetch; to get
Examples (200 in total)
Sorry, but could you hold this for me?
Well, I can't say I don't understand how you feel.
I have feelings too.