[つなぎとめる, tsunagitomeru] (v1, vt) to tie; to fasten; to hitch; to secure (e.g. load, patronage of customers, etc.); to hold on to
[dokkoi] (exp) heigh-hoh; heave-ho; hold on!; just a minute
[おっつけ, ottsuke] (n) technique of holding one's opponent's arm to prevent him from getting a hold on one's belt (Sumo)
[がんばって, ganbatte] (exp) hold on; go for it; keep at it; (P)
[かたずをのむ, katazuwonomu] (exp, v5m) to hold one's breath (in fear, anxiety, etc.)
[くちをつぐむ, kuchiwotsugumu] (v5m, exp) to hold one's tongue; to shut up
[はをくいしばる, hawokuishibaru] (exp, v5r) to bear up in tragedy; to stand pain well; to hold one's temper
[もちつづける, mochitsudukeru] (v1) to hold onto (for a long period); to persist in; to maintain
[とっておく, totteoku] (v5k) to set aside; to keep in reserve; to hold on to
[とっつく, tottsuku] (v5k, vi) (1) to cling to; to hold on to; to hold fast to; (2) to set about doing; to begin; to commence; to undertake; (3) (of an illness, demon, etc.) to take hold of; to possess; to haunt; (4) to approach (a person); to deal with (someone)
[とりつく, toritsuku] (v5k, vi) (1) to cling to; to hold on to; to hold fast to; (2) to grapple; (3) to set about doing; to begin; to commence; to undertake; (4) (of a demon, thought, emotion, etc.) (See 取り憑く・とりつく) to take hold of; to possess; to haunt; (5) to obtain a clue; to get a lead
[まもりきる, mamorikiru] (v5r) to hold on to something (e.g. secret, lead in a race, etc.)
[てかけ, tekake] (n) handhold on an object which facilitates carrying
[いきをつめる, ikiwotsumeru] (exp, v1) to hold one's breath
[いきをころす, ikiwokorosu] (exp, v5s) to hold one's breath; to catch one's breath
[ふみとどまる, fumitodomaru] (v5r, vi) (1) to stay on; to remain; to hold out; to hold one's ground; (2) to stop (doing); to give up
[にげきる, nigekiru] (v5r, vi) to get away; to manage to hold on; (P)
[せすじをのばす, sesujiwonobasu] (exp, v5s) to straighten up one's back (e.g. stand up straight, sit up straight); to hold one's head high
[そりくりかえる(反りくり返る);そっくりかえる(反っくり返る;そっくり返る), sorikurikaeru ( sori kuri kaeru ); sokkurikaeru ( hankku ri kaeru ; sokkuri kaeru )] (v5r, vi) to throw one's chest out; to hold one's head high
[はなをつまむ, hanawotsumamu] (exp, v5m) to hold one's nose; to pinch one's nose
[はらをかかえる, harawokakaeru] (exp, v1) to roll around laughing; to fold up; to hold one's sides with laughter
[つかまる, tsukamaru] (v5r, vi) (1) (usu. 捕まる) to be caught; to be arrested; (2) (uk) (usu. 掴まる) to hold on to; to grasp; (3) (uk) to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi); (4) (uk) to be detained by; (P)
[いのちをおしむ, inochiwooshimu] (exp, v5m) to hold one's life dear; to be reluctant to die
[あずかる, azukaru] (v5r, vt) (1) (See 預ける) to look after; to take care of; to keep; to hold on to; to keep in custody; (2) to take charge of; to be entrusted with; to receive on deposit; (3) to reserve (judgment); to leave undecided; (P)
[つぐむ, tsugumu] (v5m, vt) (uk) to shut one's mouth; to hold one's tongue; to keep silent
[かざす, kazasu] (v5s, vt) (1) to hold up over one's head; to hold aloft; (2) to hold one's hands out (e.g. towards a fire); (3) to shade one's eyes, face, etc.