Vocabulary

What does キープ (kiipu) mean?

キープ means to keep (e.g. the lead); to maintain (a standard, situation, etc.).

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Readingキープ
Romajikiipu
Part of speechsuru verb, transitive, noun
キープ
kiipu

to keep (e.g. the lead); to maintain (a standard, situation, etc.)

  1. 1suru verb · transitive · noun to keep (e.g. the lead); to maintain (a standard, situation, etc.)
  2. 2suru verb · transitive · noun to put aside (for someone); to save (e.g. a seat)
  3. 3suru verb · transitive · noun to keep (the ball; in soccer, rugby, etc.); to retain possession
  4. 4suru verb · transitive · noun to hold service (in tennis)
  5. 5noun person one is dating while hoping for someone better

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