保
たも.つ
tamotsu
JLPT N49 strokesKanjiLevel 81 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
保 is the kanji for "Keep". It is a JLPT N4 kanji. The main reading is たも.つ (tamotsu). Stroke-order practice is available below.
Meaning
Keep
Also : Protect · Preserve · Sustain · Support
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Readings
kunたも.つ/ tamotsuonほ/ hoonほう/ hou
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
9 strokes
Radicals
亻呆
Example Sentences
健康を保つため規則正しく暮らした。
けんこうをたもつためきそくただしくくらした。
In order to maintain health, I lived in a disciplined manner.
個人情報保護の法律が強化された。
こじんじょうほうほごのほうりつがきょうかされた。
Laws protecting personal information were strengthened.
Vocabulary using 保
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Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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