Japanese word

絶えず

Pronunciation

Romajitaezu

Meaning

  • adverbconstantly

Example

この機械は絶えず動いています。ko no ki kai wa ta e zu ugo i te i ma su

This machine is constantly running.

Illustration for 絶えず (constantly)

More examples

先生は生徒の安全を絶えず見守っています。sen sei wa sei to no an zen o ta e zu mi mamo tte i ma su

The teacher constantly watches over the students' safety.

Core concept

Describes something that continues without stopping or interruption over time.

Common phrases

  • 絶えず努力するta e zu do ryoku su ru

    make constant efforts

  • 絶えず変化するta e zu hen ka su ru

    change constantly

  • 絶えず注意を払うta e zu chū i o hara u

    pay constant attention

Similar words

常にtsuneni: It indicates that something remains true or continues throughout the relevant period.
間断なくkandannaku: It describes uninterrupted continuation with no gap in the process.
ひっきりなしにhikkirinashini: It indicates that an action occurs again and again with hardly any time between occurrences.
いつもitsumo: It indicates a regular state or action that occurs on every occasion.

Definition in Japanese

絶えることなく、途切れずに続くさま。ta e ru ko to na ku to gi re zu ni tsuzu ku sa ma

Word origin

It combines 絶える (taeru, "to cease") with the negative auxiliary ず (zu, "not"), so 絶えず (taezu) literally means "without ceasing."

Usage tips

  • English often uses constantly for both an ongoing state and repeated activity, while the Japanese word 絶えず (taezu) strongly highlights continuity without interruption.

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