- 続く — to continue
- 連続 — continuation / series
- 続行 — continuation (of action)
- 持続 — persistence / sustainability
- 続出 — one after another
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続 combines 糸 (thread) with the phonetic element 𡿺 (shoku), evoking the idea of threads being connected and extended — symbolizing continuation, following, or persistence.
話は 続きます。
The story continues.
彼は 勉強を続けています。
He is continuing his studies.