noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
protect and maintain; defend and uphold
Formal term for safeguarding and preserving something important, often used in religious, legal, or institutional contexts (e.g., protecting a temple, tradition, or national interest).
寺院の護持に尽力する。
They devote themselves to the protection and maintenance of the temple.
伝統文化を護持することは大
It is important to protect and preserve traditional culture.