保持
The act of keeping, holding, or retaining a state, record, or position. Often used for data retention or maintaining a physical state.
Examples
3 of 5健康を保持するために、バランスの良い食事を心がける。
Keep a balanced diet to maintain health.
機密情報の保持には細心の注意を払ってください。
Please pay close attention to the retention of confidential information.
今の順位、最後まで保持できるかな？
I wonder if we can hold this rank until the end?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Ho (Preserve) + Ji (Maintain). Preserving and maintaining something you possess.
Quick Quiz
契約を結ぶ前に、____保持契約書にサインした。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 秘密
Examples
健康を保持するために、バランスの良い食事を心がける。
everydayKeep a balanced diet to maintain health.
機密情報の保持には細心の注意を払ってください。
formalPlease pay close attention to the retention of confidential information.
今の順位、最後まで保持できるかな？
informalI wonder if we can hold this rank until the end?
この物質は低温でその特性を保持する。
academicThis substance retains its characteristics at low temperatures.
優位性を保持し続けるための戦略を練る。
businessDevelop a strategy to continue retaining our competitive advantage.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
秘密保持契約
Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
記録保持者
record holder
データ保持期間
data retention period
Often Confused With
維持 focuses on keeping a level; 保持 focuses on the act of holding/retaining something specific (like a record or right).
Usage Notes
Common in legal, sports, and technical contexts.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse with 'hoji' (法事 - Buddhist memorial service).
Memory Tip
Ho (Preserve) + Ji (Maintain). Preserving and maintaining something you possess.
Word Origin
From 'ho' (to protect/preserve) and 'ji' (to hold/maintain).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
契約を結ぶ前に、____保持契約書にサインした。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 秘密
Related Phrases
Related Vocabulary
More academic words
共通
B1Sharing something with others; having something in common.
対比
B1The act of placing two things side by side to show their differences; contrast.
実際
B1Reality or the actual state of things, as opposed to theory or imagination.
整合性
B1The quality of being logical and consistent, where different parts of an argument or data set agree with each other without contradiction.
包括的
B1Including or dealing with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something; wide-ranging and thorough.
裏付け
B1Evidence or support that confirms a theory, statement, or finding; corroboration that makes an argument credible.
概ね
B1For the most part; mostly or generally. Used to indicate that a statement is largely true despite minor exceptions.
論証
B1The process of proving a statement or theory through logical reasoning and the presentation of evidence.
暫定的
B1Not certain or fixed; provisional or temporary. Used for results or plans that may change after more info is gathered.
反論
B1An argument or set of reasons put forward to oppose an idea or theory developed by another person.
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