保つ
たもつ
to keep, to preserve, to hold, to retain, to maintain, to sustain
JLPT N1
Details
- Part of Speech:
- Godan verb with 'tsu' ending, Transitive verb
- Romaji:
- tamotsu
Example Sentences
新しい水を保つために、水道水を毎日飲む
To keep the new water fresh, I drink tap water every day.
この店は、季節の食材を保つために、冷蔵庫を二つ持っている
This store keeps seasonal ingredients fresh by having two refrigerators.