継続

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: It is read けいぞく. 継 contributes carrying on and 続 continuation, forming a word for keeping an activity or state going.
• Basic usage: It is used for maintaining a habit, support, or another ongoing activity. The example describes keeping up morning walks for a year.
  • 毎朝の散歩を一年間継続したら、生活のリズムが整った。

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Maintaining a recurring activity
  • 継続 does not require an activity to occur without a moment's pause. A recurring activity, such as a daily walk, also counts as 継続 when the routine is maintained.