WORD DETAIL
保つ
たもつ
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Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
保つ, readたもつ, is a transitive verb for keeping a condition or level from changing or being lost. - Basic usage: Its object can be a measurable condition such as temperature or an abstract state such as peace of mind.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- A transitive verb for maintaining a state
- It can maintain a physical condition, such as a constant temperature, or an abstract one, such as peace of mind. The condition being preserved is treated as the object.