Kanji

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

保つ たもつ
健康 保つ こと 大切

It is important to maintain good health.

姿勢 しせい
パソコン 使う とき 正しい 姿勢 保つ こと 大切だ

When using a computer, it is important to maintain correct posture.

確保 かくほ
避難所 食料 確保 最優先

At the shelter, securing food and water is the top priority.

通路 つうろ
非常口 続く 通路 確保 して ください

Please keep the passage leading to the emergency exit clear.

保証 ほしょう
この 製品 一年 保証 付いています

This product comes with a one-year warranty.

範囲内 はんいない
この 修理 保証 範囲内 です

This repair is within the scope of the warranty.

保護 ほご
野生動物 保護 急務 なっている

Protection of wild animals has become an urgent task.

頭部 とうぶ
ヘルメット 事故 頭部 保護 する ため 重要

Helmets are important for protecting the head in case of an accident.

保護者 ほごしゃ
修学旅行 同意書 保護者 署名 もらう

Get the guardian's signature on the consent form for the school trip.

懇談 こんだん
先生 保護者 子供 教育 について 懇談した

The teacher and the parents had an informal talk about the children's education.

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