護持

(1)keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction; "We preserve these archeological findings"; "The old lady could not keep up the building"; "children must be taught to conserve our national heritage"; "The museum curator conserved the ancient manuscripts"

(2)安全に保ち、損害または腐敗、損失、破壊を防ぐ

(3)stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals

(4)守る

(5)支持する

(6)原因、主義または考えの