Continuation and connection with 続
続 primarily conveys the meanings of continuing without interruption, to continue, and to connect.
Etymology
This kanji is a phono-semantic compound. The old form 續 is comprised of 糸 (thread) as the semantic component and 𧶠 as the phonetic component, later simplified into the modern education form 続. These invoke imagery of fastening a new thread onto an existing line so it keeps going.
Ongoing Continuation
存続 (Survival)
存続 refers to the ongoing existence of an object or state, or the act of leaving something as it is. It is a term widely used to describe situations in which organizations, institutions, companies, and the like continue their activities without collapsing.
It combines 存 (exist) with 続 (continue) to show existing on into the future.
Following the solving of a murder case, Detective Mouri reads an article about the museum where the murder took place.
- 蘭:
- 「へーーー あの美術館続けることになったんだ…」
- “Wow... So they decided to keep the art museum open after all...”
- 毛利:
- 「ああ… 事件のせいで美術館を存続させようという市民の声が上がったからな…」
- “Yeah... Because of the incident, there was a public outcry to keep the art museum open...”
続行 (Continuation)
続行 means to keep going without stopping. It is a term used when proceeding with something that is already in progress or resuming a task that has been temporarily suspended.
It combines 続 (continue) with 行 (carry out) to show continuing to carry something forward.
Meimi can’t stand Asuka Jr. speaking ill of her secret alter ego, Saint Tail, and the two get into a fight over it before class. Seira tugs at Meimi’s shirt, but Meimi says, “Don’t stop me, Seira.” The teacher’s voice repeats back, “‘Don’t stop me’…”
- シスター:
- 「つまり『ケンカを続行したいーー…』と」
- “In other words, 'I want to keep on fighting...'”
Sequences and Repetition
連続 (Continuation)
連続 means to proceed without interruption, or to keep doing the same thing without any change.
It combines 連 (link) with 続 (continue) to show things linked in unbroken sequence.
With the new school year, Takeo and Sunakawa are in the same class again. Takeo tells his girlfriend, Yamato, about it.
- 大和:
- 「えー １４年連続同じクラスなんだー！！」
- “Wow, you've been in the same class together for 14 years in a row!!”
続出 (One after another)
続出 refers to a situation where similar things or events occur one after another or appear in rapid succession. While it can be used to describe both positive and negative situations, in the news and everyday conversation, it is most commonly used in contexts where problems or incidents occur in rapid succession.
It combines 続 (continue) with 出 (come out) to show things coming out continuously.
Luna introduces herself to Usagi, but Usagi thinks she’s dreaming if a cat is speaking to her. Luna gives Usagi a special brooch, then proceeds to explain the dire situation that has brought them together.
- ルナ:
- 「いまTOKYOは変な事件が続出してるわ」
- “Strange incidents are popping up all over Tokyo these days.”
- 「警察の手にはおえないような事件がね」
- “Incidents that seem beyond the police's control, you know.”
- “Strange incidents are popping up all over Tokyo these days.”