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保: protect

protect; keep; maintain
9 strokesElementary · Grade 5 (6級)in 70 words here

Readings

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たもつ

ほ: 保護(ほご), 保険(ほけん), 保育園(ほいくえん), 確保(かくほ). 保つ(たもつ) "keep".

Stroke order · 9 strokes

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Key words

保護ほごprotection
保険ほけんinsurance
保育園ほいくえんnursery school
確保かくほsecuring
保つたもつto keep; to maintain

Example sentences

The child is at nursery school from morning until evening.

I keep food fresh by putting it in the refrigerator.

I bought insurance before the trip.

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