〜続ける
continue to ~
Use this pattern to shape a complete, natural Japanese thought.
Remember it
Connect the meaning to its sound: say “〜続ける” aloud once.
Understand
Build the pattern
Sentence formula
How it works
「〜続ける」 means "continue to ~". Structure: Verb stem + 続ける. This is a JLPT N3 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.
When to use it
Read the example aloud, then replace one detail with something from your own life.
Tone: Neutral
A general pattern; let the sentence ending and situation set the politeness level.
Use
Hear it in real life
Everyday life
Example 1修理を改善し続けます。
しゅうり を かいぜん しつづけます。
shuuri o kaizen shitsuzukemasu.
We will continue to improve the repair.
At work
Example 2資料を改善し続けます。
しりょう を かいぜん しつづけます。
shiryou o kaizen shitsuzukemasu.
We will continue to improve the materials.
Everyday life
Example 3機械を改善し続けます。
きかい を かいぜん しつづけます。
kikai o kaizen shitsuzukemasu.
We will continue to improve the machine.
Everyday life
Example 4材料を改善し続けます。
ざいりょう を かいぜん しつづけます。
zairyou o kaizen shitsuzukemasu.
We will continue to improve the ingredients.
Make it yours
Choose one example. Replace one person, place, object, or time with a detail from your life, then say the new sentence aloud.
Recall
Test your memory
Recall practice
Can you say it?
1 of 4
Read the situation, look away from the answer, and say the Japanese aloud.
Your situation
We will continue to improve the repair.
The answer is hidden. Try to use 〜続ける.
Remember tomorrow
Save this pattern as a flashcard
Review the meaning and formula later so today’s lesson moves into long-term memory.