synonym Comparative
継続
VS
執着
Differences Between "継続" and "執着"
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
執着
Meaning
attachment; obsession; persistence
Reading
しゅうちゃく (shūchaku)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
過去の栄光にいつまでも_______していては、未来への一歩を踏み出すことはできません。
If you remain attached to past glory forever, you cannot take a step toward the future.
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).
- 執着: Refers to a strong attachment, obsession, or persistent focus toward a specific person, object, status, or opinion. Can be used with する as a verb (執着する). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Obsession? I am NOT obsessed with your daily schedule! I just happen to know exactly where you are every hour of the day for security reasons! Don't get the wrong idea!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『し、執着？！あんたの毎日の予定に執着してるわけじゃないわよ！上司として、愛する部下の安全のために1時間単位で完璧に把握してるだけ！…変な勘違いは禁止！』
- 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).
- 執着: Refers to a strong attachment, obsession, or persistent focus toward a specific person, object, status, or opinion. Can be used with する as a verb (執着する). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Obsession? I am NOT obsessed with your daily schedule! I just happen to know exactly where you are every hour of the day for security reasons! Don't get the wrong idea!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『し、執着？！あんたの毎日の予定に執着してるわけじゃないわよ！上司として、愛する部下の安全のために1時間単位で完璧に把握してるだけ！…変な勘違いは禁止！』
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