family tree, parentage, family line

long / (time) long, lengthy

history / the study of history

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

holding, possession / wear, durability

continuative of 持つ

(chiefly women's speech) first person singular pronoun: I, me

chief, head, leader

strong point / (music) major / chief, head, leader

long / lengthy