upkeep

Noun

uncountable usually

Maintenance; the act or effort of keeping something in good and working condition.

Japanese Meaning

維持管理 / メンテナンス

The old farmhouse required constant upkeep to remain safe and livable.

その古い農家は安全で住める状態を保つために絶えず維持管理が必要だった。

Sense（1）

Maintenance; the act or effort of keeping something in good and working condition.

I would enjoy having a swimming pool, but I don't want to deal with the upkeep.

upkeeps

（ plural ）