持てる

Meaning

1. v1vi
   to be able to possess (hold, get, etc.)
2. v1vi
   to be well liked; to be popular; to be pampered (spoiled, doted upon, etc.); to be welcomed
3. v1vi
   to endure (the tests of time, the elements, etc.); to last
4. adj-f
   possessed; held
5. adj-f
   rich; wealthy; affluent

Example sentences

• あおいは、苦学生だから、そんな高級なもの、持てないです。

  I'm a self-supporting student so I can't have that sort of high class thing.

• 彼は勤勉なのでいっそう好感が持てる。

  I like him all the better for his diligence.

• 彼の行動にどの程度まで責任が持てますか。

  To what extent can you answer for his deed?