JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
続 — continue
- Reading
- ゾク・ショク・コウ・キョウ・つづ.く・つづ.ける・つぐ.ない
- Meaning
- continue; series; sequel
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
続 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ゾク・ショク・コウ・キョウ・つづ.く・つづ.ける・つぐ.ない and it means continue; series; sequel. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
続 appears in everyday japanese words such as 存続 (duration), 持続 (continuation) and 接続 (connection).
Japanese words containing 続
Frequently asked questions
What does 続 mean in Japanese?
続 means continue; series; sequel in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 続 read?
続 is read ゾク・ショク・コウ・キョウ・つづ.く・つづ.ける・つぐ.ない. Reading it inside real words — 存続 and 持続 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 続 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 続 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 続 in a word?
A common word containing 続 is 存続 (そんぞく) — "duration". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 続 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 続 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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