1.
continuation, series, succession
A sequence of events or things happening one after another without interruption.
三日連続で雨が降った。
It rained for three consecutive days.
〜連続で = for ~ in a row
この番組は連続ドラマです。
This program is a serial drama.
連続ドラマ = TV series, serial drama
彼は十年連続で優勝した。
He won the championship for ten consecutive years.
USAGE: 連続 emphasizes the unbroken sequence of events or things happening in succession.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 〜連続で (for ~ in a row, ~ consecutive)
- 連続する (to continue, to occur consecutively)
- 連続ドラマ (TV series, serial drama)
- 連続殺人 (serial killings)
CONTRAST:
- 連続 - emphasizes consecutive occurrence
- 継続 - emphasizes ongoing continuation of an action