English–Japanese

“lasting a long time” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajinagatsuzuki

Example

二人の友情は長続きしています。futa ri no yū jō wa naga tsuzu ki shi te i ma su

Their friendship has lasted.

Illustration for 長続き (lasting a long time)

How to say “lasting a long time” in Japanese

“Lasting a long time” in Japanese is 長続き (nagatsuzuki).

Describes something that continues over a long stretch instead of ending soon.

Full entry for 長続き: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 長続き

毎日の小さな習慣は、無理なく長続きします。mai nichi no chii sa na shū kan wa mu ri na ku naga tsuzu ki shi ma su

Small daily habits last without becoming a burden.

Tips for using 長続き

  • In everyday conversation, the phrase 長続きしない (nagatsuzuki shinai) commonly describes a hobby, habit, or plan that does not continue for long.

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