続き

つづき
JLPT:N3
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1

A continuation; the rest of a story or work; the next installment or sequel.

Noun

Examples

そのドラマの続きが気になって、毎週欠かさず見ている。

I'm curious about the next part of that drama, so I watch it every week without fail.

小説の続きは図書館の別巻に収められている。

The sequel/continuation of the novel is contained in another volume at the library.

話の続きを聞かせてください。

Please tell me the rest of the story.

2

The flow or pacing of a piece of writing or story; how segments connect and the tempo of development.

Noun

Examples

この章は説明が多く、続きの流れがやや遅く感じる。

This chapter has a lot of explanation, so the flow feels a bit slow.

編集者は場面の続きのつながりを改善するよう指示した。

The editor instructed to improve the continuity of the scenes.

3

A suffix-like use indicating succession or a series (e.g., three-day run, continuous rain).

Noun (Suffix)

Examples

三日続きで雨が降ったので、運動会は中止になった。

It rained for three days in a row, so the sports day was canceled.

連休続きで旅行に行く人が多い。

Many people travel during the consecutive holidays.

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