Keyword
preserve
Info
FrequencyTop 500-600
Type
Kyōiku (5th grade) 
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KankenLevel 6
Heisig1072
Readings
(68%)
たも
(15%)
(14%)
Composed of
thin person
dumbfounded
Mnemonic

The thin person was dumbfounded at how little he was able to preserve their body weight. He's just getting thinner and thinner with no end in sight!

Used in kanji (4 in total)
praise
fortification
diaper
dense growth
Used in vocabulary (711 in total)
to keep; to preserve; to hold; to last; to endure; to keep well (food)
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
Examples (172 in total)
Your room must always be kept clean.
I can ensure a job for you.
You must not keep in touch with him.