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“Continued alertness” in Japanese

Short answer
残心 zanshin ざんしん

Continued alertness in Japanese is “残心” (zanshin). Full meaning: continued alertness, unrelaxed alertness, remaining on one's guard, being prepared for a counterstroke; follow-through (e.g. in archery); lingering affection, attachment, regret, regrets, reluctance.

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