synonym Comparative
継続
VS
連続
Differences Between "継続" and "連続"
Option A
継続
Meaning
continuation, persistence, succession
Reading
けいぞく (keizoku)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
このプロジェクトは来年も継続されます。
This project will continue next year.
Option B
連続
Meaning
continuation; series; succession; in a row
Reading
れんぞく (renzoku)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は３日連続で遅刻した。
He was late for three consecutive days.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(continuation, persistence, succession)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 継続: Often used when something continues without interruption for a period, typically with a sense of duration or sustained effort. Can be used as a noun or a する verb (継続する).
- 連続: A noun that indicates something happening or continuing without interruption, one after another. It can also be used with する to form a verb (連続する: to continue). よく「連続ドラマ」や「〜日連続」のように使われます。
- 継続: Often used when something continues without interruption for a period, typically with a sense of duration or sustained effort. Can be used as a noun or a する verb (継続する).
- 連続: A noun that indicates something happening or continuing without interruption, one after another. It can also be used with する to form a verb (連続する: to continue). よく「連続ドラマ」や「〜日連続」のように使われます。
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