保


This kanji means keep, preserve, or maintain.

on readings:
  • ho
kun readings:
  • tamo
examples:
保育所 hoikujo daycare nursery
保育所 hoikusho daycare nursery
保険 hoken insurance
保釈 hoshaku (prison) bail
保証 hoshō guarantee, warranty
保障 hoshō guarantee, security
保証人 hoshōnin guarantor, sponsor
保守的 hoshuteki conservative
保養所 hoyōjo sanatorium, rest home
保養所 hoyōsho sanatorium, rest home
保存 hozon preservation
生命保険 seimeihoken life insurance
保つ tamotsu keep, preserve, maintain

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Last ∆ on 28 February 2026 by Bradley James Wogsland.