保
たも.つ
tamotsu
JLPT N19 strokesKanjiLevel 81 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
保 is the kanji for "Keep / Protect / Sustain". A common reading is たも.つ (tamotsu). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Keep / Protect / Sustain
Also : Keep · Protect · Sustain · Support · Preserve · Guarantee
Readings
kunたも.つ/ tamotsuonほ/ hoonほう/ hou
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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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.
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