存続
そんぞく
continuance; survival; persistence; retention
JLPT N1 Common word
Meanings
Noun, Suru verb, Transitive, Intransitive
continuance; survival; persistence; retention; duration
Example sentences
-
Nothing can be preserved that is not good.
-
If it were not for water, humans could not survive.
-
The old custom is still kept up in that district.
まぁ実際問題、そんな噂が渦巻く中でよく部活が存続してると思うぜ。
Well, for the practical problem, in the midst of those rumours flying around I'm surprised they've been able to keep that club running.
だが、概ね天皇は世俗権力を追求することなく存続してきたようです。
However, in general, it seems that the Emperors had continued without seeking worldly power.