キープ

Frequency rank: 14,696. – 14,727.

noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; transitive verb; noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

to keep (e.g. the lead); to maintain (a standard, situation, etc.)

This meaning refers to the act of sustaining or continuing something in its current state, often used in contexts such as competitions or performance.

He always keeps good grades.

to put aside (for someone); to save (e.g. a seat)

This meaning indicates setting something aside for future use or for a specific person, often using it in social or planning contexts.

I saved a seat for my friend.

to keep (the ball; in soccer, rugby, etc.); to retain possessionsports

This meaning relates to controlling or maintaining possession of an object in sports, implying skill in managing the ball during play.

He is good at keeping the ball during the game.

to hold service (in tennis)sports

This meaning specifically refers to serving in tennis while maintaining control and not losing the service game, which is important for winning.

She was able to hold her serve.

Example sentences3 results

In the OECD survey, northern European countries are keeping their high ranking in tax-rates.

Tatoeba

Can I reserve a bottle and have you keep it here for me?

Tatoeba

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キープ

Frequency rank: 14,696. – 14,727.

noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; transitive verb; noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

to keep (e.g. the lead); to maintain (a standard, situation, etc.)

This meaning refers to the act of sustaining or continuing something in its current state, often used in contexts such as competitions or performance.

He always keeps good grades.

to put aside (for someone); to save (e.g. a seat)

This meaning indicates setting something aside for future use or for a specific person, often using it in social or planning contexts.

I saved a seat for my friend.

to keep (the ball; in soccer, rugby, etc.); to retain possessionsports

This meaning relates to controlling or maintaining possession of an object in sports, implying skill in managing the ball during play.

He is good at keeping the ball during the game.

to hold service (in tennis)sports

This meaning specifically refers to serving in tennis while maintaining control and not losing the service game, which is important for winning.

She was able to hold her serve.

Example sentences3 results

In the OECD survey, northern European countries are keeping their high ranking in tax-rates.

Tatoeba

Can I reserve a bottle and have you keep it here for me?

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions