character of human (personality), or of things.

brutal; ferocious

brutality; ferocity

to hold, to carry something / to have, to possess / to hold up, to maintain

holding, possession / wear, durability

continuative of 持つ

dog; canine / one who is loyal (like a dog) / a spy

a dog

(idiomatic) support, take someone's side, stand by someone

carry, take, bring (something)