Japanese

たもつ
Meaning: to maintain; to keep; to preserve
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 保つ 保たない
Polite 保ちます 保ちません
Past 保った 保たなかった
Polite + Past 保ちました 保ちませんでした
Te-form 保って 保たなくて
Potential 保てる 保てない
Passive 保たれる 保たれない
Causative 保たせる 保たせない
Causative + Passive 保たされる 保たされない
Imperative 保て 保つな

Handwriting

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Example sentences

It is important to maintain good health.
パソコンを使うときは、正しい姿勢を保つことが大切だ
When using a computer, it is important to maintain correct posture.
生活と仕事のバランスを保つことが大切だ。
Maintaining a balance between life and work is important.
この部屋は一年中、温度が一定に保たれている。
The temperature in this room is kept constant all year round.
怒りに震えながらも、理性を保とうとした。
Even while trembling with anger, I tried to maintain my composure.
彼はトラブルが起きても、平静を保っていた。
He remained calm even when trouble occurred.
彼は自分の意見を述べる際、常に客観的な視点を保とうとしている。
When stating his opinion, he always tries to maintain an objective perspective.
健康のため、血管を若々しく保つことが大切だ。
For health, it is important to keep your blood vessels youthful.
部屋を清潔に保つことは、健康にとって重要だ。
Keeping the room clean is important for health.
彼は他人との距離感を保つのが上手だ。
He is good at maintaining a proper sense of distance with others.

Usage Notes

Refers to keeping a certain state or condition unchanged.

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