A part
持ち
Shown as a part of 2 words so far, read one way.
もち 2 words
- 持ち上げるもちあげるto raise, to lift up, to flatter
持ち上げる · here “to hold”
- 持ち切りもちきりhot topic, talk of the town
持ち切り · here “hold”
Also written with 持ち
These words contain the character in their spelling but show no breakdown that names it, so nothing is claimed about its role in them.