保つたもつtamotsu保たもつ保たもつShow answer(Space)Suspend(@)保たもつ保たもつtamotsuCommonRelative commonness of this word, based on various sources (incl. newspapers)CommonJLPT N1Kanji difficulty according to the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. N5 is easiest and N1 is hardestJLPT N1JLPT N2Kanji difficulty according to the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. N5 is easiest and N1 is hardestJLPT N2Godan verb w/ つ endingGodan verb with 'tsu' endingGodan verb w/ つ endingto keep; to preserve; to hold; to retain; to maintain; to sustainTransitive verbTransitive verbTransitive verbEXAMPLE名声(めいせい)を保(たも)つことは難(むずか)しい。It is hard to maintain one's reputation.to last; to endure; to keep well (food); to wear well; to be durableIntransitive verbIntransitive verbIntransitive verb保たもつ保たもつtamotsuto keep; to preserve; to hold; to retainWhat does 保つ mean in English?to keep; to preserve; to hold; to retain; to maintain; to sustain(v5t, vt)to last; to endure; to keep well (food); to wear well; to be durable(v5t, vi)Search the picture dictionary for 保つ