JLPT N2

preserve; protect; maintain

Item 209 of 481 | 9 strokes | Radical: 亻 (person), 呆 (foolish)

Readings

On'yomi
Kun'yomiたも.つ

Mnemonic

A person (亻) who MAINTAINS and PROTECTS.

Example Words

保険 (ほけん) insurance
保存 (ほぞん) preservation