続
ぞく · zoku
Sequel, second series
Other ways to say “sequel” in Japanese →
high first, then falls · what is pitch accent?
Example sentences
夜まで花火が続きます。
よるまではなびがつづきます。
The fireworks continue until night.
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二次会は午後十一時まで続きます。
にじかいはごごじゅういちじまでつづきます。
The after-party continues until 11 PM.
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朝から晩まで写真を撮り続けました。
あさからばんまでしゃしんをとりつづけました。
I kept taking photos from morning to night.
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披露宴は十時まで続きます。
ひろうえんはじゅうじまでつづきます。
The reception continues until ten o'clock.
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What does 続 mean?
Sequel, second series.
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ぞく (zoku). Pitch accent: atamadaka — high first, then falls. Press Listen above to hear it.
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