Japanese

ける

はしりつづける
Meaning: to keep running; to continue forward
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 走り続ける 走り続けない
Polite 走り続けます 走り続けません
Past 走り続けた 走り続けなかった
Polite + Past 走り続けました 走り続けませんでした
Te-form 走り続けて 走り続けなくて
Potential 走り続けられる 走り続けられない
Passive 走り続けられる 走り続けられない
Causative 走り続けさせる 走り続けさせない
Imperative 走り続けろ 走り続けるな

Handwriting

走
り
続
け
る

Example sentences

He continues to run towards his dream.
夜通し走り続けて、ようやく目的地に着いた。
We ran all night and finally reached our destination.
額に玉の汗を浮かべて、彼は必死に走り続けた。
With large drops of sweat on his forehead, he continued to run desperately.
窓の外の景色を眺めながら、夜汽車は静かに走り続けた。
While looking at the scenery outside the window, the night train continued to run quietly.
彼は大雨をものともせず、走り続けた。
He continued running, undaunted by the heavy rain.

Usage Notes

Used to describe the state of running without stopping, or figuratively for continuing to strive towards a goal.

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