Translation of Japanese word "続く" to English
続く
つづく
[tsuzuku]
IPA: /tsuɾɯɡu/
Meaning
VerbTo proceed with ; to prolong.
How to use
続く (tsuzuku) — 'to continue (intransitive)'. Group 1. 雨が続く — the rain continues. Transitive: 続ける (tsuzukeru) — to continue something.
🇬🇧 English
to continue
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 続く
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): つづく
Romaji Transcription: tsuzuku
Example Sentences
映画は続いています。
えいがはつづいています。
The movie is continuing.
仕事は続きます。
しごとはつづきます。
Work will continue.
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Common phrases
- 雨が続く— the rain continues
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Frequency rank: #305 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "続く" mean?▼
The Japanese word "続く" means "to continue" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "続く"?▼
The word "続く" is read as "つづく" (tsuzuku). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Used when a movie continues or when work continues.".
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