Synonym Comparison
The Nuance Difference: "皆" vs "続ける"
Master the exact conceptual boundary between these Japanese terms.
Japanese Term A
皆
みんな (mina)
N5 / CEFR Syllabus
VS
Japanese Term B
続ける
つづける (tsuzukeru)
N4 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Social Differences
In Japanese, both 皆 and 続ける are often translated to English but have distinct usages.
皆 (みんな (mina)) represents "everyone, all" (Level: N5) and typically represents Noun/Adverb. Can be written as 皆.
On the other hand, 続ける (つづける (tsuzukeru)) translates to "to continue (something)" (Level: N4) and is used for Transitive verb. To keep doing something, or to prolong an action.. Mixing these up can sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers!
Bilingual Sentence for "皆"
皆、元気ですか？
Is everyone doing well?
Bilingual Sentence for "続ける"
日本語の勉強を続けます。
I will continue studying Japanese.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: " ＿＿＿ 、元気ですか？" (Meaning: "Is everyone doing well?")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "皆" fits here because it represents "everyone, all" in the context: "Is everyone doing well?".