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保(たも)つ
Rank #2,975

Meanings

  • 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

Readings

保つ
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たもつ
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もつ
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