WORD DETAIL
所有
しょゆう
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Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
所有is readしょゆうand is a noun and the stem of aするverb for owning land or an object as one's property. - Basic usage: It is used when owning land or proving who owns a painting.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Ownership and physical possession
- Owning something as one's property should not be confused with merely holding or temporarily keeping it.

