This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

保つ

Reading

Kana: たもつ
Romaji: tamotsu
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Definition

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to keep; to preserve; to hold; to retain; to maintain; to support; to sustain; to last; to endure; to keep well (food); to wear well; to be durable

Kanji

Readings: ホ、 ホウ、 たも.つ
Meanings: protect, guarantee, keep, preserve, sustain, support

Example Sentences

警察(けいさつ)秩序(ちつじょ)(たも)ちます。
➥The police keep order.
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体面(たいめん)(たも)つために()った。
➥For appearances sake, I went.
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名声(めいせい)(たも)つことは(むずか)しい。
➥It is hard to maintain one's reputation.
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軍隊(ぐんたい)はその地歩(ちほ)(たも)った。
➥The troops maintained their ground.
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ベスは美貌(びぼう)(たも)っている。
➥Beth has preserved her good looks.
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その土壌(どじょう)(ゆた)かさを(たも)った。
➥The soil retained richness.
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