キープ
kiipu

Noun
Suru Verb

1. to keep (e.g. the lead); to maintain (a standard, situation, etc.)

Transitive
OECD おういうしいでぃう調査 ちょうさ北欧 ほくおう諸国 しょこく税率 ぜいりつにおいて世界 せかい上位 じょういをキープした。
ōiishiidiino chōsade hokuōshokokuga zēritsuni oite sekaino jōio kiipu shita.
In the OECD survey, northern European countries are keeping their high ranking in tax-rates.
Noun
Suru Verb

2. to put aside (for someone); to save (e.g. a seat)

Transitive
この みせは、ボトルをキープできるんですか。
kono misewa botoruo kiipu dekiru ndesuka.
Can I reserve a bottle and have you keep it here for me?
Noun
Suru Verb

3. to keep (the ball; in soccer, rugby, etc.); to retain possession

Transitive
Sports
Noun
Suru Verb

4. to hold service (in tennis)

Transitive
Sports
Noun

5. person one is dating while hoping for someone better

Colloquial