noun or participle which takes the aux. verb surutransitive verbnoun (common) (futsuumeishi)
1.to keep (e.g. the lead); to maintain (a standard, situation, etc.)
noun or participle which takes the aux. verb surutransitive verbnoun (common) (futsuumeishi)
2.to put aside (for someone); to save (e.g. a seat)
noun or participle which takes the aux. verb surutransitive verbnoun (common) (futsuumeishi)
3.to keep (the ball; in soccer, rugby, etc.); to retain possession
transitive verbnoun (common) (futsuumeishi)noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
4.to hold service (in tennis)
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)colloquial
5.person one is dating while hoping for someone better