キープ
Meanings
Suru verb
Transitive verb
Noun
1. to keep (e.g. the lead); to maintain (a standard, situation, etc.)
2. to put aside (for someone); to save (e.g. a seat)
3. to keep (the ball; in soccer, rugby, etc.); to retain possession
4. to hold service (in tennis)
Examples2
この 店 は、 ボトル を キープ できる んです か。
Can I reserve a bottle and have you keep it here for me?
OECD の 調査 で 北欧諸国 が 税率 において 世界 の 上位 を キープ した。
In the OECD survey, northern European countries are keeping their high ranking in tax-rates.