continuative of 持つ

(idiomatic) a complete stranger

(literary) they (about women or girls)

bring (something to a person/place)

(archaic) bring (something to a person/place)

a toy, plaything

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

carry, take, bring (something)

(idiomatic) just right, most suitable / bring me...

Literally, "Neighbors nearby over family far away." People often rely more on unrelated people close to them rather than family who are living far away, in particular during times of disaster.