Word details
保つ
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 保つ.
Dictionary
Entry
1
Transitive verb
to keep; to preserve; to hold; to retain; to maintain; to sustain
Examples
体面を保つために行った。
For appearances sake, I went.
2
Intransitive verb
to last; to endure; to keep well (food); to wear well; to be durable
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
保
protect, guarantee, keep, preserve, sustain, support
9 strokesFrequency 146JLPT N2Grade 5
On
ホホウ
Kun
たも.つ
Nanori
うおぶもりやすやすし
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