synonym Comparative
続ける
VS
継続する
Differences Between "続ける" and "継続する"
Option A
続ける
Meaning
to continue (something)
Reading
つづける (tsuzukeru)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
日本語の勉強を続けます。
I will continue studying Japanese.
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 (something))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 続ける: Transitive verb. To keep doing something, or to prolong an action. (他動詞。ある行動や状態を中断せずに行い続けること。)
- 継続する: Implies maintaining something in its current state or process without interruption. Can be used for activities, states, or processes.
- 続ける: Transitive verb. To keep doing something, or to prolong an action. (他動詞。ある行動や状態を中断せずに行い続けること。)
- 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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