保留(ほりゅう)

ほりゅう
noun, suru verb
pending; on hold; deferral; reservation
1. pending; on hold; deferral
postponing a decision or action; putting something in a state of waiting
回答(かいとう)は保留(ほりゅう)させてください。
Please let me defer my answer.
その案件(あんけん)は保留(ほりゅう)中(ちゅう)です。
That matter is currently on hold.
判断(はんだん)を保留(ほりゅう)にして、もう少(すこ)し情報(じょうほう)を集(あつ)めましょう。
Let's defer the decision and gather a bit more information.
2. hold (on a phone call)
putting a phone call on hold
少々(しょうしょう)お待(ま)ちください、保留(ほりゅう)にいたします。
Please wait a moment, I'll put you on hold.
保留(ほりゅう)音(おん)が長(なが)くて疲(つか)れた。
The hold music went on so long I got tired.
電話(でんわ)を保留(ほりゅう)にしたまま忘(わす)れていた。
I left the call on hold and forgot about it.

FORMATION:
保(ほ) (preserve, keep) + 留(りゅう) (stay, remain) → keep in place

VERB FORM:
保留(ほりゅう)する (to put on hold, to defer)

RELATED COMPOUNDS:

  • 保留(ほりゅう)中(ちゅう) (on hold, pending)
  • 保留(ほりゅう)音(おん) (hold music)
  • 判断(はんだん)保留(ほりゅう) (deferring judgment)
  • 留保(りゅうほ) (reservation, withholding - similar meaning)

BUSINESS USAGE:
Commonly used in business contexts when decisions need more time or information. 検討中(けんとうちゅう) (under consideration) is similar but implies active review, while 保留(ほりゅう) suggests simply waiting.

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Added 2026.1.26 13:46 · Revised 2026.2.19 21:32
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