“Holding” in Japanese
Short answer
Holding in Japanese is “開催” (kaisai). Full meaning: holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.), opening, hosting (e.g. the Olympics).
Other ways to say “Holding” in Japanese
握把
akuha holding, gripping; grip (sword, gun, etc.), hilt, handle
ホールディング
hoorudingu holding (foul in basketball, soccer, etc.); carrying (foul in volleyball); holding (pattern)
抱っこ
dakko carrying in one's arms (a baby, pet, doll, etc.), holding; up!, carry me
持ち
mochi having, holding, possessing, owning, using, holder, owner, user; wear, durability, life; charge, expense
だっこ
dakko carrying in one's arms (a baby, pet, doll, etc.), holding; up!, carry me
ダッコ
dakko carrying in one's arms (a baby, pet, doll, etc.), holding; up!, carry me
手づかみ
tezukami grasping (with one's bare hands), holding, grabbing, seizing, catching
持ち合い
mochiai unity, even matching, interdependence; steadiness (of market price), holding, no change
掌握
shouaku grasping, seizing, holding, commanding, having control over
判示
hanji judgement, finding, holding, ruling
開さい
kaisai holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.), opening, hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
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