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気を持たせる 【きをもたせる】

  1. [exp,v1] to encourage someone to expect something; to raise someone's hopes
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings
気 Spirit, Mind, Air, Atmosphere, Mood キ, ケ いき
持 Hold, Have ジ も.つ, -も.ち, も.てる