持続（じぞく）
JLPT N2 · noun
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, then stays high with no drop
Meaning: continuation/persistence
Example sentences
- この状態が長く持続する。 — This state continues for a long time.
- 努力を持続することが大切だ。 — It's important to sustain your efforts.
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