Japanese Conversation · Level 97
60 words
Japanese word
存続
Pronunciation
Romajisonzoku
Meaning
- nouncontinuation
Example
この制度の存続を望みます。ko no sei do no son zoku o nozo mi ma su
I hope this system continues.
More examples
市民は地域の図書館の存続を求めています。shi min wa chi iki no to sho kan no son zoku o moto me te i ma su
The citizens are calling for the continuation of the local library.
Core concept
Describes something continuing to exist over time, especially when its existence might otherwise end.
Common phrases
存続を望むson zoku o nozo mu
hope for continuation
存続が危ぶまれるson zoku ga aya bu ma re ru
continuation is in doubt
存続の可能性son zoku no ka nō sei
possibility of continuation
Similar words
継続keizoku: The act of continuing an activity, process, or state over time.
維持iji: The preservation of an existing condition, level, or state.
持続jizoku: The lasting continuation of a condition, effect, or quality.
Definition in Japanese
物事がなくならずに引き続き存在すること。mono goto ga na ku na ra zu ni hi ki tsuzu ki son zai su ru ko to
Word origin
The Sino-Japanese compound combines 存 (son, "exist") and 続 (zoku, "continue"), expressing the idea of continuing to exist.
Usage tips
- In formal Japanese, 存続 (sonzoku) is common for institutions, systems, and traditions, so it sounds more official than everyday words for something simply continuing.