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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.)
to put aside (for someone); to save (e.g. a seat)
to keep (the ball; in soccer, rugby, etc.); to retain possessionsports
to hold service (in tennis)sports

Forms

キープFrequency rank: 14,696. – 14,727.

Generated definitions (experimental)

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.

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He always keeps good grades.

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We need to keep going at this pace.

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.

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I saved a seat for my friend.

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I am keeping a special gift aside for her.

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

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

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He is good at keeping the ball during the game.

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The team needs to prioritize keeping the ball.

to hold service (in tennis)

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

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She was able to hold her serve.

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Holding service games is the key to victory.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to keepto keep (for someone)to keep the ballto maintain leadershipto save a seatto maintain a standardto continue to keepto hold serviceto keep the lead in competitionto maintain a situation

Example sentences

3 results

1. 。

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

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2. 、。

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

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3. 。

I plan to leave a place for the dessert.

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