続ける
つづける·tsuzukeru
Meaning
to continue; to keep doing
Nuance & Usage
続ける means intentionally continuing an action or habit. It is often used with 〜を続ける and 〜し続ける for persistence.
Common Mistakes
Learners may confuse 続ける and 続く. 続ける is transitive (someone continues something), while 続く is intransitive (something continues by itself).
Example Sentences (3)
毎日、日記を書くことを続けています。
まいにち、にっきをかくことをつづけています。
I keep writing a diary every day.
難しくても日本語の勉強を続けたいです。
むずかしくてもにほんごのべんきょうをつづけたいです。
Even if it is difficult, I want to continue studying Japanese.
健康のために運動を続けています。
けんこうのためにうんどうをつづけています。
I keep exercising for my health.
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