English–Japanese
“duration” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajijizoku
Example
この薬は効果の持続が長いです。ko no kusuri wa kō ka no ji zoku ga naga i de su
The effect of this medicine lasts a long time.
How to say “duration” in Japanese
“Duration” in Japanese is 持続 (jizoku).
Presents a state, effect, or activity as continuing steadily instead of coming to an end.
Example sentences with 持続
薬の効果の持続には個人差があります。kusuri no kō ka no ji zoku ni wa ko jin sa ga a ri ma su
There are individual differences in how long the medicine remains effective.
Tips for using 持続
- In conversational Japanese, 持続 (jizoku) has a formal, abstract tone and commonly applies to effects or efforts, whereas everyday speech often uses 続く (tsuzuku).