ichidan verb
maintain; keep up; continue to have
Emphasizes the ongoing effort or state of preserving something over time. Often used with abstract nouns like 関係, 状態, 姿勢.
健康を保ち続けるためには、規則正しい生活が大切だ。
To maintain good health, a regular lifestyle is important.
彼は最後まで冷静さを保ち続けた。
He kept his composure until the very end.