“To possess” in Japanese
Short answer
To possess in Japanese is “憑く” (tsuku). Full meaning: to possess, to haunt.
Other ways to say “To possess” in Japanese
魅入る
miiru to entrance, to possess, to enthrall
有する
yuusuru to have, to possess, to own, to be endowed with
持つ
motsu to hold (in one's hand), to take, to carry; to possess, to have, to own; to maintain, to keep
乗り移る
noriutsuru to change (buses, boats, etc.), to transfer (to); to possess (of a god, spirit, etc.)
擁する
yousuru to embrace, to hug; to have, to possess; to command, to lead, to employ
ゆうす
yuusu to have, to possess, to own, to be endowed with
ゆうし
yuushi to have, to possess, to own, to be endowed with
ゆうそう
yuusoo to have, to possess, to own, to be endowed with
ゆうする
yuusuru to have, to possess, to own, to be endowed with
有す
yuusu to have, to possess, to own, to be endowed with
持ツ
motsu to hold (in one's hand), to take, to carry; to possess, to have, to own; to maintain, to keep
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