Japanese Conversation · Level 108
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Japanese word
継続
Pronunciation
Romajikeizoku
Meaning
- nounpersistence
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Describes something that remains in progress or is deliberately kept going instead of being stopped.
Common phrases
継続するkei zoku su ru
continue
継続を重視するkei zoku o jū shi su ru
prioritize persistence
継続のコツkei zoku no ko tsu
tips for persistence
Similar words
持続jizoku: The continuation of an action, state, or effect for a period of time.
維持iji: The act of keeping something at its present state or level.
続行zokkō: The act of continuing an activity that is already in progress.
Definition in Japanese
ある行為や状態を区切らずに引き続き行うこと。a ru kō i ya jō tai o ku gi ra zu ni hi ki tsuzu ki okona u ko to
Word origin
継続 (keizoku) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 継 (kei, "carry on") and 続 (zoku, "continue"), joining the ideas of taking over and maintaining a course.
Usage tips
- 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.