持ち運ぶ

もちはこぶ

Also written 持運ぶ

Meanings

1. Godan verb, Transitive to carry; to bring (to a place)

Kanji

• 持 hold. Read as もち.
• 運 carry. Read as はこぶ.

Example sentences

• それを持ち運べる袋が欲しい。
  I need a bag to carry it in.
• この箱は持ち運べるほど軽い。
  This box is light enough to carry.
• このハムスターはポケットに入れて持ち運べるぐらい小さい。
  This hamster is small enough to carry in your pocket.
• この折りたたみ傘、すごく軽くて小さいから持ち運ぶのにちょうどいいな。少し値段が高いけど買っちゃおうかな。
  This fold-up umbrella is really small and light, so it's easy to carry around. It's a little pricey, but I think I'll get it.
• カップラーメンの売りは持ち運べるコンパクトさです。
  The selling point of cup ramen is its compactness, which makes it easy to carry.

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