連続（れんぞく、renzoku）
- continuation

The Japanese word 連続 (れんぞく, renzoku) primarily means "continuation," "series," "sequence," or "succession." It describes something that happens repeatedly, without interruption, or in a specific order. It implies a sense of unbrokenness or a lack of breaks between events, objects, or actions. The word highlights the ongoing nature of something. The word can be used as a noun, and it can also function as a verb when combined with する する (to do), forming 連続する (れんぞくする, renzoku suru) meaning "to continue," "to be in a series," or "to occur consecutively."

⚫︎ あの映画は連続ドラマとして放送されました。 Translation: That movie was broadcast as a continuous drama series. ⚫︎ 連続殺人事件の犯人はまだ捕まっていない。 Translation: The serial killer is still at large. ⚫︎ このゲームでは、３回連続で勝つとボーナスがもらえます。 Translation: In this game, you get a bonus if you win three times in a row.

The word 連続 is used in various contexts: ⚫︎ When referring to a series of events, like in a series of accidents or a series of broadcasts. ⚫︎ When describing a sequence, like a series of numbers or a series of actions. ⚫︎ When indicating something happens without a break or interruption. ⚫︎ When discussing serial occurrences, like serial crimes. ⚫︎ When emphasizing the ongoing nature of something. You can use it in formal and informal situations. For more formal situations, you can use the word and its combinations with する.

The word 連続 is typically written in kanji as 連続. The reading is れんぞく (renzoku). There are no variations in the okurigana when used as a noun. When used as a verb 連続する, the okurigana is する (suru).

⚫︎ 継続 (けいぞく, keizoku): continuation, persistence ⚫︎ 継続的 (けいぞくてき, keizokuteki): continuous, sustained ⚫︎ 一連 (いちれん, ichiren): a series, a chain ⚫︎ 次々 (つぎつぎ, tsugitsugi): one after another, successively

⚫︎ 中断 (ちゅうだん, chuudan): interruption, suspension ⚫︎ 停止 (ていし, teishi): stop, suspension, halt ⚫︎ 不連続 (ふれんぞく, furenzoku): discontinuity

彼は連続で三回、同じ質問に間違えました。 ・Translation: He got the same question wrong three times in a row. ・Explanation: This sentence uses 連続 to show that the action of getting the question wrong happened consecutively.

この本は連続小説として雑誌に掲載されています。 ・Translation: This book is being published in the magazine as a serial novel. ・Explanation: This example explains that a novel is published one part after another without breaks.

The word 連続 is a compound word derived from two kanji: ⚫︎ 連 (れん, ren): meaning "to link," "to connect," "to join," or "to accompany". ⚫︎ 続 (ぞく, zoku): meaning "to continue," "to follow," or "to succeed". Together, 連続 expresses the idea of things being connected or following one another in an uninterrupted sequence.