Meaning and Usage
The noun 継続 (けいぞく) means "continuation" or "persistence." It is often used in formal or business contexts to describe the act of continuing something over time, such as a project, habit, or process.
Common Collocations
- 継続する: to continue (a verb form derived from the noun)
- 継続的に: continuously, regularly
- 継続期間: duration of continuation
Usage Notes
継続 is a formal term and often appears in written or official contexts. In casual conversation, people might use words like 続ける (つづける) instead. When using 継続, the speaker implies a deliberate or official continuation rather than a casual one.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse 継続 with 続く or 続ける. 継続 emphasizes the ongoing state or process, often in formal contexts, while 続く is an intransitive verb meaning "to continue" and 続ける is a transitive verb meaning "to continue (something)." Use 継続 mainly as a noun or in the verb form 継続する.