How to say 'Continuation' in Japanese | 存続

word

Meaning

Continuation

Reading

Kanji

存Exist, Suppose 続Continue

Explanation

The Japanese noun '存続 (そんぞく)' means 'continuation' or 'persistence'. It refers to the act of continuing to exist or maintaining something over time. This word is often used in formal or serious contexts, such as discussions about the survival of a business, tradition, or even the environment. For example: The continuation of this tradition is important「この伝統の存続は重要です」(このでんとうのそんぞくはじゅうようです). The company's survival depends on this decision「会社の存続はこの決定にかかっています」(かいしゃのそんぞくはこのけっていにかかっています). Note that '存続' is typically used in written or formal speech rather than casual conversation.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

6115

Composition

kanji

Handwriting