1.
bringing, carrying (with oneself)
The act of bringing something with you to a place.
持参 means to bring something with you. It's a somewhat formal term often seen in written instructions.
Common collocations:
- 持参する (to bring)
- 〜を持参してください (please bring ~)
- 持参品 (items to bring)
- 各自持参 (each person brings their own)
Usage note: 持参 is more formal than 持っていく or 持ってくる. It's commonly used in official notices, instructions, and forms.
Related expressions:
- 持っていく (to take/bring - casual)
- 持ってくる (to bring - casual)
- 携帯する (to carry - formal)