It is important to maintain good health.
保
protect, guarantee, keep, preserve, sustain, support
Kanji
Grade
Grade 5
Strokes
9 strokes
Radical
人部
On'yomi (Chinese Reading)
ホ, ホウ
Kun'yomi (Japanese Reading)
たもつ
Nanori (Name Reading)
お, たもつ, まもる, もち, もり, やす, やすし, より
Common Readings
ホ, たも…つ
Example sentences
When using a computer, it is important to maintain correct posture.
At the shelter, securing food and water is the top priority.
Please keep the passage leading to the emergency exit clear.
This product comes with a one-year warranty.
This repair is within the scope of the warranty.
Protection of wild animals has become an urgent task.
Helmets are important for protecting the head in case of an accident.
Get the guardian's signature on the consent form for the school trip.
The teacher and the parents had an informal talk about the children's education.
Example Vocabulary
保つ
to maintain; to keep; to preserve
確保
securing; ensuring; maintaining
保証
guarantee; warranty; assurance
保護
protection; preservation; conservation
保護者
guardian, parent
保管
storage; safekeeping; preservation
保存
preservation; conservation; storage; saving (data)
保健室
health room; school infirmary; dispensary
保険
insurance
保留
reservation; suspension; putting on hold
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