synonym Comparative
続く
VS
継続する
Differences Between "続く" and "継続する"
Option A
続く
Meaning
to continue; to last
Reading
つづく (tsuduku)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
この雨は明日まで続くそうです。
They say this rain will continue until tomorrow.
Option B
継続する
Meaning
to continue, to last, to keep on
Reading
けいぞくする (keizoku suru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
このプロジェクトは来年も継続する予定です。
This project is scheduled to continue next year.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to continue; to last)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 続く: Intransitive verb meaning to go on without interruption or to remain in existence. (Transitive: 続ける - to continue). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'If only this quiet time together could continue forever... W-Wait, no! I meant this peaceful office environment! Don't go getting weird ideas, you blockhead!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『二人の穏やかな時間が、これからもずっと続けばいいのに...って、な、何を言わせるのよ！仕事の集中状態が続くって意味に決まってるでしょ、このお馬鹿さん！』
- 継続する: Implies maintaining something in its current state or process without interruption. Can be used for activities, states, or processes.
- 続く: Intransitive verb meaning to go on without interruption or to remain in existence. (Transitive: 続ける - to continue). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'If only this quiet time together could continue forever... W-Wait, no! I meant this peaceful office environment! Don't go getting weird ideas, you blockhead!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『二人の穏やかな時間が、これからもずっと続けばいいのに...って、な、何を言わせるのよ！仕事の集中状態が続くって意味に決まってるでしょ、このお馬鹿さん！』
- 継続する: Implies maintaining something in its current state or process without interruption. Can be used for activities, states, or processes.
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