Preservation
Conservation, Saving
noun, する verb
We try to preserve anything we want to exist with preservation. Want a special sea creature or bird to exist? Up conservation efforts! And, if you want to save data (like on a computer), you can use this word for that kind of saving, as well.
ほぞん
This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.
コウイチのデスクのかぎのかかった引き出しに、重要文書が保存されています。
Important documents are being stored in the locked drawer of Koichi's desk.
母乳は、れいとうすれば保存がききます。
Breastmilk can be preserved for a long time, if you freeze it.
「このベーコンは、着色保存料を一切使用しておりません。」「ってことは、本当のベーコンではありませんね。」
"This bacon contains no food coloring or preservatives." "Well, then it really isn’t bacon."