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保つ

たもつ

to keep

Pronunciation

た も つ

Contains Kanji

保
ほ
protect

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Definitions

Common N1
Godan verb with 'tsu' ending, transitive verb

1. To keep; To preserve; To hold; To retain; To maintain; To sustain

Godan verb with 'tsu' ending, intransitive verb

2. To last; To endure; To keep well (food); To wear well; To be durable

Common N1

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