Vocab Info
N4 る-verb, Intransitive verb, Prenominal noun/verb
持てるto be able to possess (hold, get, etc.), to be well liked, to be popular, to be pampered (spoiled, doted upon, etc.), to be welcomed, to endure (the tests of time, the elements, etc.), to last, possessed, held, rich, wealthy, affluent
Dictionary Definition
Common
る-verb, Intransitive verb
1.
to be able to possess (hold, get, etc.)
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る-verb, Intransitive verb
2.
to be well liked, to be popular, to be pampered (spoiled, doted upon, etc.), to be welcomed
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る-verb, Intransitive verb
3.
to endure (the tests of time, the elements, etc.), to last
Prenominal noun/verb
4.
possessed, held
Prenominal noun/verb
5.
rich, wealthy, affluent
All Forms
持てる 【もてる】
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彼女はクラスで一番持てます。
She is the most popular girl in her class.
彼が持てるという噂は本当なの?
Are the rumors true that he is popular?
女性に持てるような服装を僕に教えてくれませんか?
Can you tell me what to wear to be attractive to women?
彼女はあんなに美人なのにも関わらず、何故か全然もてないようだ。
She is such a beautiful woman, yet for some reason she doesn't seem to be popular at all.
異性にもてるようになる素敵な会話の運び方などを教えて頂けませんか?
Can you teach me how to have a great conversation that will make me popular with the opposite sex?
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