保管
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Base noun form. Refers to the act of keeping something safe or in storage, often implying responsibility. Example: 『鍵を保管する』 (kagi o hokan suru, 'to keep the keys in custody').
Theme
At a community center, User and their neighbor Yamada discuss how to handle important documents safely after a recent break-in scare in the area.
保管
ほかん
custody, safekeeping, storage
Everyday Life & SurvivalHome & Objects
Memory Hook
Think of a safe where you keep valuables — '保管' (hokan, 'custody, safekeeping') sounds like 'ho-can' — you 'ho' (hold) and 'can' (store) items safely.
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『保管』 (hokan, 'custody, safekeeping') is commonly used in contexts like storage services, legal custody of documents, or safekeeping of personal items, emphasizing responsibility and security.
Forms
Base: 保管Base noun form. Refers to the act of keeping something safe or in storage, often implying responsibility. Example: 『鍵を保管する』 (kagi o hokan suru, 'to keep the keys in custody').