How to say 'Continuation' in Japanese | 持続

word

Meaning

Continuation

Reading

Kanji

持Hold 続Continue

Explanation

The Japanese noun '持続 (じぞく)' means 'continuation' or 'sustaining'. It refers to the act of maintaining or prolonging a state, condition, or activity over time. This word is often used in contexts related to sustainability, persistence, or ongoing processes. For example: The continuation of peace is important「平和の持続は重要です」(へいわのじぞくはじゅうようです). Sustaining economic growth is challenging「経済成長の持続は難しい」(けいざいせいちょうのじぞくはむずかしい). It can also be used in scientific or technical contexts to describe the duration or persistence of a phenomenon.

Part Of Speech

noun

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Frequency

4647

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