Keep in Japanese
"keep" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
5 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "keep". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
protect, guarantee, keep, preserve, sustain, support
Reading: ho
9 strokes · peaceful
Where it comes from
Composed of person and simpleton. Person protecting.
What it carries
Protection, preservation, insurance. Represents protecting.
Related kanji for "keep"
keep
shi
Composed of food and administer. Administering food.
keep
cho
Composed of shell and nail. Storing shell at nail.
keep
chi
Composed of net and straight. Placing net straight.
keep
i
Composed of enclosure and leather. Surrounding all around.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for keep?
The most common kanji for "keep" is 保, read as ho. It means protect, guarantee, keep. Related kanji: 飼 (keep), 貯 (keep), 置 (keep), 囲 (keep).
How many strokes does 保 have?
保 has 9 strokes.