Meaning of 長続き in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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長続き, 永続き
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Kana Readingながつづき
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Romajinagatsuzuki
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- permanence; continuation; long-lasting
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- Parts of speech
- noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
- Meaning
- to last a long time; to continue; to keep at something for a long time
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Example Sentences
長続き, 永続き, ながつづき used in context
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He never sticks to anything very long.
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But he knew it couldn't last.
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It is said that adolescent friendships do not often last.
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私はもっと不完全な性質の作品からより長続きする満足感が得られることに気づいた。
I noticed that I got a more lasting satisfaction from works of a more incomplete character.
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私の友人は１年に３つも職を変えた。何事にも長続きはしないのだ。
My friend has had three jobs in a year; he never sticks to anything for long.
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現実にもどって、仕事のことを考えるのでなければ事業は長続きしない。
A person won't remain long in business if he does not come down to earth and think business.
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Kanji found in this word
continue, series, sequel
On: ゾク, ショク, コウ, キョウ
Kun: つづ.く, つづ.ける, つぐ.ない
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