保つ たもつ tamotsu to keep JLPT N1 godan verb Common word Other meanings 2. to last, to endure, to keep well (food), to wear well The kanji in this word 保 protect, guarantee, keep JLPT N1 · Strokes 9 In this level 多忙 給う 魂 溜まり 賜る たやすい 多様 だるい たるみ たるむ Back to the JLPT N1 list Practise these words