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“retention” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

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Example

この薬は水分の保持に役立ちます。ko no kusuri wa sui bun no ho ji ni yaku da chi ma su

This medicine helps with moisture retention.

Illustration for 保持 (retention)

How to say “retention” in Japanese

“Retention” in Japanese is 保持 (hoji).

Describes keeping something or a condition from being lost, released, or changed.

Full entry for 保持: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 保持

長期保存では、容器内の水分の保持が課題になります。chō ki ho zon de wa yō ki nai no sui bun no ho ji ga ka dai ni na ri ma su

In long-term storage, retaining moisture inside the container becomes a challenge.

Tips for using 保持

  • In science and engineering, 保持 (hoji) often describes keeping moisture, heat, pressure, or another condition from escaping or changing.

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