Japanese Conversation · Level 83
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Japanese word
持続
Pronunciation
Romajijizoku
Meaning
- nounduration
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Presents a state, effect, or activity as continuing steadily instead of coming to an end.
Common phrases
効果の持続kō ka no ji zoku
duration of the effect
持続時間ji zoku ji kan
duration
Similar words
継続keizoku: The continuation of an action, process, or condition without coming to an end.
長続きnagatsuzuki: The condition of continuing for a long time, especially for an effect, habit, or relationship.
Definition in Japanese
状態や効果などが中断せず、一定期間続くこと。jō tai ya kō ka na do ga chū dan se zu it tei ki kan tsuzu ku ko to
Word origin
The Sino-Japanese word 持続 (jizoku) joins 持 (ji, "hold") with 続 (zoku, "continue"), giving it the sense of holding something in continuation.
Usage tips
- 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).