気を確かに持つ きをたしかにもつ Also written 気を確かにもつ Meanings Expression, Godan verb to brace oneself; to keep one's spirits up; to keep one's composure; to pull oneself together; to stay strong Kanji 気 spirit. Read as キ. 確 certain. Read as たしか. 持 hold. Read as もつ. Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists