もてる
Also written 持てる
Meanings
- Ichidan verb, Intransitive to be able to possess (hold, get, etc.) See also: 持つ (もつ).
- to be well liked; to be popular; to be pampered (spoiled, doted upon, etc.); to be welcomed See also: モテる.
- to endure (the tests of time, the elements, etc.); to last
- Prenominal possessed; held
- rich; wealthy; affluent
Example sentences
- なぜ彼が成功すると確信がもてるの？
Why are you so sure of his success? - 僕の妹はなかなかクレジットカードの資格をもてない。
My sister has difficulty qualifying for a credit card. - どんなに小さくてもいいから自分の部屋がもてればいいのだが。
I'd rather have a room of my own, however small it may be. - その仕事に興味がもてなかった。
My heart wasn't in the work. - 重くて私にはもてない。
It's so heavy that I can't lift it.