保守
ほしゅ
hoshu
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 96 - JLPT N1

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保守 (ほしゅ (hoshu)) means "Maintenance". It is read ほしゅ (hoshu). This page covers its usage with example sentences.

Meaning

Maintenance

Also : Maintaining · Conservative

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Example Sentences

建物の保守管理は建築会社の責任である。

たてもののほしゅかんりはけんちくがいしゃのせきにんである。

The maintenance of buildings is the responsibility of the construction company.

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