# 維 — Maintain

Frequency rank 1047 / 2,608 in published Japanese.

Rarer in this ranking, but still part of the 2,608-character published set.

More common than 毒 (Poison), less common than 爆 (Explode).

- On’yomi: い
- Kun’yomi: —
- Radical: 糸 Silk (Kangxi 120)
- Frequency path: Level VIII of XX

Thread on the left and a turkey on the right — you maintain the turkey by keeping it tied with thread so it doesn't escape.

In words:

- 維持 いじ — maintenance,preservation
- 繊維 せんい — fibre;fiber;textile

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