Mnemonic
grandma started to sell her handmade scarves at the local market 47 years ago and never stopped. Rain, snow, blazing heat—nothing deters her. She vows to continue selling until every last person on Earth owns one of her scarves.
Additional thoughts
Picture a stubborn, ancient grandma behind an endless table of scarves, refusing to quit no matter what. The relentless act of selling IS the continuation—she and her booth are practically fused to the sidewalk.Quick recall
Grandma will sell her scarves forever—she'll continue until everyone has one.Details
The keyword for 続 is continue. This kanji conveys the idea of carrying on, lasting, or following in succession without interruption. It refers to the act of maintaining an ongoing process, resuming something that was started, or extending something further in time or sequence. It is used broadly to express continuation, succession, and the sustained progression of events or actions.
- On'yomi
- ぞく、しょく、こう、きょう
- Kun'yomi
- つづ.く、つづ.ける、つぐ.ない