1.
lasting; persisting; continuing for a long time
The state of something continuing for a long period without stopping or fading. Often used in the negative to describe things that fail to last, such as habits, relationships, or diets.
ダイエットが長続きしない。
I can't keep up a diet.
何をやっても長続きしないのが悩みだ。
My problem is that I can't stick with anything.
無理をすると長続きしないから、自分のペースで続けよう。
If you push too hard it won't last, so let's keep going at your own pace.
Compound of 長 (long) + 続き (continuing). Very frequently used in the negative pattern 長続きしない (doesn't last, can't keep it up).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 長続きしない (doesn't last)
- 長続きする (to last a long time)
- 長続きの秘訣 (the secret to keeping it up)
USAGE NOTE:
Very commonly used with hobbies, exercise routines, diets, jobs, and relationships. The negative form 長続きしない is far more frequent than the affirmative — it's typically used to talk about failure to persist rather than success.