synonym Comparative
持続
VS
後継
Differences Between "持続" and "後継"
Option A
持続
Meaning
continuation, persistence, sustainability
Reading
じぞく (jizoku)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
この薬の効果は8時間持続します。
The effect of this medicine lasts for 8 hours.
Option B
後継
Meaning
successor, continuation, next in line
Reading
こうけい (koukei)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は社長の有力な後継者と目されている。
He is seen as a strong candidate to succeed the president.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(continuation, persistence, sustainability)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 持続: Refers to something continuing over a period of time without interruption or weakening. Often used in contexts like '持続可能な開発 (sustainable development)'. ある状態や効果が、途切れることなく長く続くこと。
- 後継: Refers to a person who takes over a position, role, or business from someone else, or something that follows and continues a previous item. Often used with ~者 (~sha) for a person.
- 持続: Refers to something continuing over a period of time without interruption or weakening. Often used in contexts like '持続可能な開発 (sustainable development)'. ある状態や効果が、途切れることなく長く続くこと。
- 後継: Refers to a person who takes over a position, role, or business from someone else, or something that follows and continues a previous item. Often used with ~者 (~sha) for a person.
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