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N1 Expressions, Godan verb with 'tsu' ending
肩を持つto side with (someone), to support (someone)
Dictionary Definition
Expressions, Godan verb with 'tsu' ending
1.
to side with (someone), to support (someone)
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肩を持つ 【かたをもつ】、肩をもつ 【かたをもつ】
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先生に肩を持たれているあの生徒は有利だ。
That student who is supported by the teacher is at an advantage. {to side with (someone), to support (someone)}
上司は一人の部下の肩を持つわけにはいきません。
The boss cannot afford to side with or support just one subordinate. {to side with (someone), to support (someone)}
弱い者いじめが嫌いな僕は、常に弱い方の肩を持ちます。
As someone who hates bullying the weak, I always side with those who are weaker. {to side with (someone), to support (someone)}
肩を持つなら肩を持つで、全力で私のことを支えて欲しいです。
If you are going to side with me, I want you to support me with all your strength. {to side with (someone), to support (someone)}
常に中立であるべき教師はどちらか一方の生徒の肩を持つわけにはいきません。
Teachers, who should always be neutral, cannot afford to side with or support one student over another. {to side with (someone), to support (someone)}
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