子持(こも)ち

こもち
noun
having children; parent
family
1. having children, being a parent
Describes a person who has children. Used as a modifier or descriptor.
子持(こも)ちの女性(じょせい)。
A woman with children.
子持(こも)ちで再婚(さいこん)するのは大変(たいへん)だ。
Remarrying with children is difficult.
子持(こも)ちの社員(しゃいん)が働(はたら)きやすい環境(かんきょう)を整(ととの)える。
To create a work environment that is easy for employees with children.
2. containing eggs or roe
Describes fish or seafood that contains eggs. Used as a modifier in food contexts.
子持(こも)ちししゃもを焼(や)く。
To grill shishamo with roe.
子持(こも)ち昆布(こんぶ)はお正月(しょうがつ)の料理(りょうり)に使(つか)われる。
Herring roe on kelp is used in New Year's dishes.
この時期(じき)は子持(こも)ちのカレイがおいしい。
Flounder with roe is delicious at this time of year.

子持(こも)ち literally means "having children" (子(こ) = child + 持(も)ち = having). It functions as a noun modifier.

Common collocations

Usage

Sense 1 is used in social contexts to describe a person's family status. It is neutral in tone but can carry social implications when discussing marriage, employment, or dating. Sense 2 is a culinary term describing fish or seafood that contains eggs, considered a delicacy in Japanese cuisine.

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