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保つ たもつ N1

  1. to hold; to keep; to maintain; to preserve; to retain; to sustain
  2. to be durable; to endure; to keep well (food); to last; to wear well

命を保つ いのちをたもつ

  1. to preserve life

平和を保つ へいわをたもつ

  1. to maintain (preserve) peace

平静を保つ へいせいをたもつ

  1. to keep one's temper; to keep presence of mind; to maintain one's composure; to preserve one's equilibrium; to remain calm

持つ もつ N5

  1. to carry; to hold (in one's hand); to take
  2. to have; to own; to possess
  3. to keep; to maintain
  4. to be durable; to keep; to last; to survive
  5. to be in charge of; to take charge of
  6. to have (opportunity, etc.); to hold (meeting, etc.)
  7. to be blessed with good luck; to have "it"; to have that special something

平均 へいきん N3

  1. average; mean
  2. balance; equilibrium
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