synonym Comparative
続ける
VS
維持する
Differences Between "続ける" and "維持する"
Option A
続ける
Meaning
to continue; to keep up; to keep on
Reading
つづける (tsuzukeru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
どんなに困難な壁にぶつかったとしても、諦めずに努力を_______ことが、最終的な成功へと繋がる唯一の道です。
No matter how difficult a wall you hit, continuing efforts without giving up is the only way leading to ultimate success.
Option B
維持する
Meaning
to maintain, to keep up
Reading
いじする (iji suru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
健康を維持するために、毎日運動しています。
I exercise every day to maintain my health.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to continue; to keep up; to keep on)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 続ける: Refers to continuing an action, keeping up a habit, or maintaining a state. Often used as 努力を続ける or 勉強を続ける. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To continue! "I will continue to love and protect Haruka-san forever!" ...っ! T-To vow to continue your love forever! B-But since I will also keep loving you for all eternity, you are not allowed to quit! Understood?!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『つづける（続ける）！『一生、ハルカさんを愛し、守り続けることを誓います！』って…っ！そんな未来永劫の誓いをするなんて！…でも、私の方こそあんたを一生愛し続けるんだから、途中でやめるなんて絶対に許さないからね！』
- 維持する: Often used for systems, conditions, or standards. (システムや状態、水準などを保つ場合によく使われます。)
- 続ける: Refers to continuing an action, keeping up a habit, or maintaining a state. Often used as 努力を続ける or 勉強を続ける. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To continue! "I will continue to love and protect Haruka-san forever!" ...っ! T-To vow to continue your love forever! B-But since I will also keep loving you for all eternity, you are not allowed to quit! Understood?!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『つづける（続ける）！『一生、ハルカさんを愛し、守り続けることを誓います！』って…っ！そんな未来永劫の誓いをするなんて！…でも、私の方こそあんたを一生愛し続けるんだから、途中でやめるなんて絶対に許さないからね！』
- 維持する: Often used for systems, conditions, or standards. (システムや状態、水準などを保つ場合によく使われます。)
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