Japanese Conversation · Level 31
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Japanese word
続ける
Pronunciation
Romajitsuzukeru
Meaning
- verbcontinue
Example
毎日、日本語の勉強を続けます。mai nichi nihon go no ben kyō o tsuzu ke ma su
I continue studying Japanese every day.
More examples
毎日、漢字の練習を続けます。mai nichi kan ji no ren shū o tsuzu ke ma su
I will continue practicing kanji every day.
休憩の後も、練習を続けます。kyū kei no ato mo ren shū o tsuzu ke ma su
I continue practicing after the break.
Core concept
Describes keeping an action or state going without bringing it to an end.
Common phrases
話を続けるhanashi o tsuzu ke ru
continue the conversation
Similar words
継続するkeizokusuru: To keep an activity or state going without ending it.
続行するzokkōsuru: To carry on an activity that is already in progress.
再開するsaikaisuru: To start an activity again after it has stopped.
持続するjizokusuru: To continue to exist or function for a period of time.
Definition in Japanese
物事を途中でやめずに、そのまま行い続ける。mono goto o to chū de ya me zu ni so no ma ma okona i tsuzu ke ru
Word origin
The native verb 続ける (tsuzukeru) belongs to the same native verb family as 続く (tsuzuku, "continue"); the exact historical formation of its -eru ending is uncertain.
Usage tips
- In everyday use, 続ける (tsuzukeru) usually means maintaining an ongoing activity, whereas 再開する (saikai suru, "resume") means starting it again after a pause.