Kanji for "Keep"

5 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "keep". The most popular choice is shown first.

保

Top pick

protect, guarantee, keep, preserve, sustain, support

Reading: ho

9 strokes · peaceful

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Related kanji for "keep"

置

keep

chi

13 strokes囲

keep

i

7 strokes貯

keep

cho

12 strokes飼

keep

shi

13 strokes

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: 置 (keep), 囲 (keep), 貯 (keep), 飼 (keep).

How many strokes does 保 have?

保 has 9 strokes.