1.
continuous, sustained
Continuing without interruption over a period of time; ongoing.
継続的な努力が大切だ。
Continuous effort is important.
継続的に運動している。
I exercise continuously.
継続的なサポートをお願いします。
We ask for your ongoing support.
WORD FORMATION:
継続 (continuation) + 的 (adjectival suffix) = continuous, ongoing
FORMS:
- 継続的な〜: continuous ~ (modifying nouns)
- 継続的に: continuously (adverbial)
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 継続的な努力: continuous effort
- 継続的な改善: continuous improvement
- 継続的なサポート: ongoing support
CONTRAST:
- 一時的: temporary (antonym)
- 断続的: intermittent
- 恒常的: constant, permanent (stronger than 継続的)
Related Words
Antonym:
一時的 (temporary)