持つべきものは友人 もつべきものはゆうじん Also written 持つべき物は友人 Meanings Expression a friend is a good thing to have; a good friend is a great blessing See also: 持つべきものは友 (もつべきものはとも). Kanji 持 hold. Read as もつ. 友 friend. Read as ユウ. 人 person. Read as ジン. Word lists Proverbs Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists