N4154/179

つづける

V-ます-stem + つづけるV-てつづけるN + つづけるAdj-い + つづけるNote: つづける is used to express continuing an action or state initiated earlier, often with a sense of persistence or ongoing effort.

Meanings

to continue doing something
to carry on with
to keep at (an activity)
to keep on

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Explanation

つづける is a verb meaning to continue or keep on doing something. It emphasizes the ongoing nature of an action from a starting point or ongoing effort. It is often used to describe continuing an activity, habit, or process over time. The action is typically started earlier and is continued for a period, sometimes despite obstacles or interruptions. The pattern pairs the verb’s stem (or te-form in compounds) with つづける, and can take various forms to connect with different tenses or nouns.

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Example sentences

毎日日本語を勉強しつづける。

I continue studying Japanese every day.

彼は話をつづける。

He continues the story.

雨が降っていたが、彼女は走りつづけた。

It was raining, but she kept running.

このプロジェクトをつづけていきたい。

I want to keep this project going.

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