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N1 Noun, Suru verb, Transitive verb

所持(しょじ)possession, owning

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    1. Noun, Suru verb, Transitive verb

      1.

      possession, having (on one's person), carrying (with one)

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    所持 【しょじ】

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      (じゅう)所持(しょじ)するために免許(めんきょ)()りました。

      I got a license so I could legally possess a gun.

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      大麻(たいま)所持(しょじ)したら大麻(たいま)取締(とりしまり)(ほう)違反(いはん)逮捕(たいほ)されます。

      If you're caught in possession of marijuana, you'll be arrested for violating the Cannabis Control Law.

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      治安(ちあん)(わる)(まち)(なか)大金(たいきん)所持(しょじ)することは危険(きけん)なのでやめましょう。

      It's dangerous to own large amounts of cash in a rough part of town, so it's best to avoid it.

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      警察官(けいさつかん):「ちょっとそこの(きみ)所持(しょじ)している(もの)(わたし)()せなさい。」

      Police officer: 'Hey you, show me what you're carrying.'

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      銃器(じゅうき)不法(ふほう)所持(しょじ)していたら、場合(ばあい)によっては実刑(じっけい)()されることがあります。

      If you're caught illegally possessing firearms, you could be sentenced to actual jail time.

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