English–Japanese

“persistence” in Japanese

Japanese

Also執念 (shūnen)

Pronunciation

Romajikeizoku

Example

目標達成には継続が必要です。moku hyō tas sei ni wa kei zoku ga hitsu yō de su

Persistence is necessary to reach a goal.

Illustration for 継続 (persistence)

How to say “persistence” in Japanese

“Persistence” in Japanese is 継続 (keizoku).

Describes something that remains in progress or is deliberately kept going instead of being stopped.

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

Example sentences with 継続

継続には、無理のない計画が大切です。kei zoku ni wa mu ri no na i kei kaku ga tai setsu de su

A manageable plan is essential for persistence.

Tips for using 継続

  • In daily conversation, 継続 (keizoku) applies to keeping a subscription, lesson, or habit going, so it describes a practical choice as well as sustained effort.

Other Japanese words for “persistence”

その選手は執念で勝ちました。so no sen shu wa shū nen de ka chi ma shi ta

That player won through persistence.

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