漢字 Kanji Codex

Kanji Detail

保

guarantee, keep, preserve, protect, support, sustain

Readings

On'yomi (音読み)

ホホウ

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

たも.つ

Nanori (名乗り)

うおぶもりやすやすし

Information

Grade:5

Strokes:9

JLPT:1

Frequency:146

Visually Similar Kanji

These kanji are easily confused due to similar shapes

demand, incite, press, stimulate, urge

construct, erect, frame, mount, shelf, support

bundle, control, govern, manage, ream, sheaf, tie in bundles

ambassador, cause, envoy, messenger, order, send on a mission, use

go-between, relationship

a certain, one, so-and-so, that person

day off, rest, retire, sleep

army (incl. counter), exemplar, expert, master, model, teacher, war