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Verb Conjugation - Past Polite

Conjugating 持つ (motsu) in Past Polite

In Japanese, the verb 持つ (meaning "to to hold / carry / have", JLPT N5) conjugates in the Past Polite form as 持ちました (mochimashita). Verb group: Group 1.

Context Example

カバンを持ちました。
Kaban o mochimashita.
I carried a bag.
What is the Past Polite conjugation of 持つ (motsu)?
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