Translation and Meaning of: 続ける - tsudukeru
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 続ける (tsudukeru) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: tsudukeru
Kana: つづける
Type: verb
L: jlpt-n4
Translation / Meaning: Continue; keep yourself; proceed
Meaning in English: to continue;to keep up;to keep on
Definition: verb. Let things continue uninterrupted. Make it continuous.
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Explanation and Etymology - (続ける) tsudukeru
The Japanese word 「続ける」 (tsudukeru) is a verb that means "to continue" or "to proceed." This term is widely used in the Japanese language to indicate the action of maintaining an activity, a process, or a state over time without interruption. The form "tsudukeru" is generally used transitively, that is, when the action of continuing implies something specific that is being maintained or followed.
Etymologically, 「続ける」 is composed of the kanji 「続」, which means "to continue" or "to go forward," and the verbal particle 「ける」, which transforms the kanji into a transitive verb. The kanji 「続」 also contains the radical 「糸」, which refers to "thread" or "line," symbolizing continuity and connection, like a thread that stretches without breaking. This composition not only reinforces the meaning of continuing but also provides a visual image of continuity and connection.
The origin of the word can be traced back to classical Japanese, where the notion of continuity and connection was fundamental in a time of traditions and rituals. Historical uses of the term can be found in ancient writings and poems, where the continuity of stories, dynasties, and traditions was valued. This cultural continuity is reflected in the language, where words like 「続ける」 have become essential to express the importance of maintaining and transmitting legacies.
In addition to its use in the transitive form, the verb can be seen in various conjugations and contexts. In everyday life, it is common to hear expressions like 「勉強を続ける」 (benkyou wo tsudukeru), which means "to continue studying." Variants of the verb, such as 「続く」 (tsuduku), are used in the intransitive form for situations where the action continues on its own, without a direct object involved.
Verbal conjugation of 続ける
See below a small list of verb conjugations: 続ける (tsudukeru)
- 続ける - Base Form
- 続けます - Polished Form
- 続けました - Past Form
- 続けてください - Imperative Form
- 続けよう - Conditional Form
Synonyms and similar words
- 継続する (Keizoku suru) - Continue or keep something ongoing.
- つづける (Tsuzukeru) - Continue something, follow up on an action.
- 続く (Tsuzuku) - Continue; refers to something that extends in time or space.
- 続けていく (Tsuzukete iku) - Continue doing something continuously.
- 継続していく (Keizoku shite iku) - Continue consistently over time.
- 持続する (Jizoku suru) - To maintain something for a period of time, emphasizing durability.
- 継続的に (Keizokuteki ni) - Continuously; it refers to the regularity of an action.
- 連続する (Renzoku suru) - It occurs in sequence; it refers to events that follow one after another.
- 継承する (Keishou suru) - Inheritance; passing something on, like a right or a tradition.
- 継ぐ (Tsugu) - Hereditary, to succeed or continue something that was started by another person.
- 継続的な (Keizokuteki na) - Continuous; adjective that describes something that is maintained for a long period.
- 継続的な取り組み (Keizokuteki na torikumi) - Continuous efforts; actions that are consistently maintained over time.
- 継続的な改善 (Keizokuteki na kaizen) - Continuous improvement; the process of consistently making something better.
- 継続的な成長 (Keizokuteki na seichou) - Continuous growth; development that occurs in a constant manner.
- 継続的な取引 (Keizokuteki na torihiki) - Continuous transactions; business interactions that occur regularly.
- 継続的な発展 (Keizokuteki na hatten) - Continuous development; progress that is sustained over time.
- 継続的な支援 (Keizokuteki na shien) - Continuous support; assistance that is provided consistently.
- 継続的な取り組みをする (Keizokuteki na torikumi o suru) - Make continuous efforts; keep actions regular.
Words related
Words with the same pronunciation: つづける tsudukeru
How to Write in Japanese - (続ける) tsudukeru
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Example Sentences - (続ける) tsudukeru
Below are some example sentences:
Chouten wo mezashite doryoku shitsuzukeru
Keep striving to reach the top.
Keep aiming for the top.
- 頂点 - top, peak
- を - direct object particle
- 目指して - aim, aim
- 努力 - effort, commitment
- し続ける - keep doing
Tsuzukeru koto ga seikou no hiketsu desu
To keep going is the secret to success.
Continuing is the key to success.
- 続ける - Continue
- こと - thing
- が - subject particle
- 成功 - success
- の - possession particle
- 秘訣 - secret
- です - verb "to be" in polite form
Dentou wo taisetsu ni mamori tsuzukeru
We continue to protect and cherish our traditions.
Keep the tradition carefully.
- 伝統 (dentou) - tradição
- を (wo) - object particle
- 大切 (taisetsu) - important, valuable
- に (ni) - adverb particle
- 守り続ける (mamori tsuzukeru) - keep protecting, preserving
Idainaaru mokuhyou wo mochitsuzukeru koto ga seikou e no kagi de aru
Having a great goal is the key to continuous success.
Maintaining big goals is the key to success.
- 偉大なる - great, magnificent
- 目標 - objective, goal
- を - direct object particle
- 持ち続ける - maintain, continue to have
- こと - abstract noun
- が - subject particle
- 成功 - success
- への - preposition "to"
- 鍵 - key
- である - to be
Watashi no jōnetsu wa eien ni moetsuzukeru
My passion will continue to burn forever.
My passion continues to burn forever.
- 私 - personal pronoun meaning "I" in Japanese
- の - particle indicating possession, equivalent to "meu" in Portuguese
- 情熱 - noun meaning "passion" or "enthusiasm"
- は - particle indicating the topic of the sentence, equivalent to "about" in Portuguese
- 永遠に - adverb meaning "forever" or "eternally"
- 燃え続ける - compound verb meaning "to keep burning" or "to keep burning"
Susumi tsuzukeru koto ga taisetsu desu
It's important to keep moving forward.
It's important to keep going.
- 進み続ける - continuous progress
- こと - abstract noun
- が - subject particle
- 大切 - important, valuable
- です - verb ser/estar in the present
Tsukiataru made aruki tsuzuketa
I continued to walk until I reached the end of the street.
I kept walking until you hit it.
- 突き当たる - verb meaning "to collide with something", "to hit something"
- まで - particle indicating "until"
- 歩き続けた - compound verb meaning "kept walking"
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