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What does 保つ (たもつ, tamotsu) mean?

保つ (たもつ, tamotsu) means to keep, maintain, preserve.

Quick facts
Readingたもつ
Romajitamotsu
Part of speechgodan verb, transitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
たもつ
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommontamotsu

to keep, maintain, preserve

  1. 1godan verb · transitive to keep; to preserve; to hold
  2. 2godan verb · intransitive to last; to endure; to keep well (food)

Example sentences

  • Exercise is important for maintaining health.

  • Please stay calm and act accordingly.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

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