保守

ほしゅ

conservative, maintaining

JLPT N1

Character Breakdown

"" can mean conservative in ideology or maintaining and preserving something, such as machinery or traditions.

Usage

  • Used to describe political or social conservatism.
  • Also used for maintenance or upkeep of equipment.

Common Collocations

Nuance

When used for people, it implies reluctance to change. When used for objects, it means upkeep and care.

Example Sentences

He has conservative political views.

This machine is easy to maintain.

The company maintains traditional values.