JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
留める
To fasten in place, limit to a range, or retain in memory.
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1 Transitive Verb
To fasten / To pin
Describes the act of physically anchoring an object so it does not move or detach.
Example
髪 が 邪魔 な ので 、 ピン で 留めました 。
My hair was in the way, so I pinned it up.
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2 Transitive Verb
To keep / To limit
Signifies restricting a degree, quantity, or situation to a specific limit or preventing further expansion.
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3 Transitive Verb
To keep in mind
Refers to preserving a thought, memory, or impression within one’s awareness.
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