Japanese Word · Intermediate
持ち合わせ
things on hand, especially money
Pronunciation: [mo̞t͡ɕia̠β̞a̠se̞]
Meaning
things on hand, especially money
Example
あいにく、今日は持ち合わせがない。
Sorry, but I don't have any money on me today.
Practice tips
- Practice 持ち合わせ out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.