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/ 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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