Kiipu
キープ (Kiipu) is a Japanese suru verb meaning “to keep (e.g. the lead), to maintain (a standard, situation, etc.), to put aside (for someone), to save (e.g. a seat)”.
Meanings
- suru verb, transitive verb, nounto keep (e.g. the lead); to maintain (a standard, situation, etc.)
- suru verb, transitive verb, nounto put aside (for someone); to save (e.g. a seat)
- suru verb, transitive verb, nounto keep (the ball; in soccer, rugby, etc.); to retain possession
- suru verb, transitive verb, nounto hold service (in tennis)
- nounperson one is dating while hoping for someone better
Examples
この店は、ボトルをキープできるんですか。
Can I reserve a bottle and have you keep it here for me?
ＯＥＣＤの調査で北欧諸国が税率において世界の上位をキープした。
In the OECD survey, northern European countries are keeping their high ranking in tax-rates.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).