Verb + 続ける JLPT N4

Formation

Verb-masu-stem + 続ける

Explanation

The grammar point 続ける (tsuzukeru) is attached to the masu-stem form of verbs, and it indicates the ongoing continuity of an action. It can be translated as 'to continue doing' or 'to keep doing' in English.

Example sentences

• 彼は毎日ジムで運動を続けています。

  He continues to exercise at the gym every day.

  Kare wa mainichi jimu de undou o tsuzuketeimasu.

• 彼女は勉強を続けるために図書館に行きました。

  She went to the library to continue studying.

  Kanojo wa benkyou o tsuzukeru tame ni toshokan ni ikimashita.

• 私たちは雨にも関わらず散歩を続けました。

  We continued walking despite the rain.

  Watashitachi wa ame ni mo kakawarazu sanpo o tsuzukemashita.

• 彼は仕事を続けることに決めた。

  He decided to continue working.

  Kare wa shigoto o tsuzukeru koto ni kimeta.