maintenance in Japanese
maintenance in Japanese is 保守, メンテナンス, 維持 — maintenance means the work of keeping a building, machine or system in good condition by checking, cleaning and repairing it regularly.
maintenance in Japanese
保守
Pronounced: hoshu
Actions performed to keep some machine or system functioning or in service.
メンテナンス
Pronounced: mentenansu
Actions performed to keep some machine or system functioning or in service.
維持
Pronounced: iji
Actions performed to keep some machine or system functioning or in service.
What does "maintenance" mean?
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noun The work of keeping a building, machine or system in good condition by checking, cleaning and repairing it regularly.
"The lift is out of service for routine maintenance."
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noun The act of keeping something going or holding it at a particular level.
"The drug is used for the maintenance of a steady heart rate."
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noun Money paid regularly by one person for the living costs of a former spouse or of a child they do not live with.
"He fell behind on maintenance payments for the children."
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maintenance in a sentence
- The lift is out of service for routine maintenance.
- Half the budget goes on maintenance of the older properties.
- The drug is used for the maintenance of a steady heart rate.
- Maintenance of public confidence depends on the inquiry being open.
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What is "maintenance" in Japanese?
"maintenance" in Japanese is 保守, メンテナンス, 維持. maintenance means: The work of keeping a building, machine or system in good condition by checking, cleaning and repairing it regularly.
How do you pronounce 保守?
"maintenance" in Japanese is 保守, pronounced "hoshu".
How do you use "maintenance" in a sentence?
Example: "The lift is out of service for routine maintenance." In Japanese, "maintenance" is 保守, メンテナンス, 維持.
Are there other ways to say "maintenance" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "maintenance": 保守, メンテナンス, 維持.
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