How to say "Continue" in Japanese

When translating "continue" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 続ける and 継続する. In Japanese, 続ける (つづける (tsuzukeru)) is typically associated with "to continue (something)" (Syllabus Level: N4) and represents Transitive verb. To keep doing something, or to prolong an action.. On the other hand, 継続する (けいぞくする (keizoku suru)) maps to "to continue, to last, to keep on" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Implies maintaining something in its current state or process without interruption. Can be used for activities, states, or processes.. A literal translation of "continue" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!