保持する
この温度を保持してください
Please maintain this temperature
To keep something in its current state or condition; to preserve or maintain
彼は健康を保持するために運動をしています
He exercises to maintain his health
この機械は一定の温度を保持する必要があります
This machine needs to maintain a constant temperature
Often used in technical, medical, or business contexts to describe maintaining standards, conditions, or states
To hold or keep possession of something (e.g., a position, record, or advantage)
彼は世界記録を保持している
He holds the world record
この会社は市場シェアのトップを保持している
This company maintains the top market share
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Pro Tip
Common Usage
This verb is often used in formal or technical contexts, such as in engineering, medicine, or business.
Gold Rule
Transitive vs. Intransitive
While often transitive (e.g., '温度を保持する'), it can also be intransitive when referring to something that naturally maintains itself (e.g., 'このシステムは安定して保持する').
Word Origin
From 保つ (tamotsu, 'to hold') + する (suru, verb-creating suffix)
Usage Notes
Can be used in both transitive and intransitive contexts. Often paired with specific nouns like '温度' (temperature), '健康' (health), or '記録' (record).