Explanation
To continue doing or to keep doing an action.
Formation
Verb-masu-stem + 続ける
Detailed explanation
The grammar point 続ける (tsuzukeru) is attached to the masu-stem form of verbs, and it indicates the ongoing continuity of an action. It can be translated as 'to continue doing' or 'to keep doing' in English.
Examples
彼は毎日ジムで運動を続けています。
Kare wa mainichi jimu de undou o tsuzuketeimasu.
He continues to exercise at the gym every day.
彼女は勉強を続けるために図書館に行きました。
Kanojo wa benkyou o tsuzukeru tame ni toshokan ni ikimashita.
She went to the library to continue studying.
私たちは雨にも関わらず散歩を続けました。
Watashitachi wa ame ni mo kakawarazu sanpo o tsuzukemashita.
We continued walking despite the rain.
彼は仕事を続けることに決めた。
Kare wa shigoto o tsuzukeru koto ni kimeta.
He decided to continue working.
Practice
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.