to continue doing something repeatedly
何かを繰り返し続ける (nanika o kurikaeshi tsudzukeru)
"She kept on talking even though nobody was listening."
"彼女は話し続けた、誰も聞いていなかったのに" (kanojo wa hanashitsudzuketa, daremo kiiteinakatta noni)
to pay close attention when someone is speaking
to respond immediately after receiving a message
to fasten buttons on clothing; to finish dressing
to start or continue doing something planned
to invest gradually over time instead of all at once
to become exhausted due to overwork