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Note
Whether you say 持って 行く or 持って 来る depends on the perspective of the speaker. For movement away from the speaker, use 行く. For movement towards the speaker, use 来る.
Breakdown of motte kuru
持つmotu
to carry; to hold; to take; to have
Usages of motte kuru
何も 持って 来なくて も いい。nanimo motte konakute mo ii.
You don't need to bring anything.
今日 は 母 が 作った お弁当 を 持って きました。kyou ha haha ga tukutta obentou wo motte kimasita.
Today, I brought a boxed lunch made by my mother.
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