“Keeping” in Japanese
Short answer
Keeping in Japanese is “包蔵” (houzou). Full meaning: containing, keeping, comprehending, entertaining (an idea).
Other ways to say “Keeping” in Japanese
留め置き
tomeoki detention, keeping, retaining
預け
azuke custody, keeping, checking-in (e.g. bags)
温存
onzon preservation, retainment, keeping
儘
mama as (it is), remaining (in a state), keeping (the same), leaving (unchanged); with (e.g. one's eyes closed, the light on), while (e.g. standing, alive), as; as (one pleases, one is told, etc.), according to
守り
mamori babysitting, babysitter; protecting, keeping, keeper; protection, defense, defence
まもり
mamori babysitting, babysitter; protecting, keeping, keeper; protection, defense, defence
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