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

保留

Reading

Kana: ほりゅう
Romaji: horyū
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Definitions

vs
1

reserve; putting on hold; deferment

2

hold (e.g. telephone button); pending

Kanji

Readings: ホ、 ホウ、 たも.つ
Meanings: protect, guarantee, keep, preserve, sustain, support
Readings: リュウ、 ル、 と.める、 と.まる、 とど.める、 とど.まる、 るうぶる
Meanings: detain, fasten, halt, stop

Example Sentences

(かれ)承認(しょうにん)保留(ほりゅう)した。
➥He withheld his consent.
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さしあたりこの問題(もんだい)保留(ほりゅう)としよう。
➥We will leave this question aside for the moment.
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その(けん)保留(ほりゅう)にしておこう。
➥Let's put that on hold.
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入札(にゅうさつ)全部(ぜんぶ)()そろうまで、決定(けってい)保留(ほりゅう)してはどうでしょう。
➥I suggest that we hold off on making a decision until all bids are in.
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