ずっと ① (Continuously)
Continuously, All throughout, Entire time, Ever (since), The whole time, All the way
JLPT N4
Pattern
ずっと + Verb
How it works
ずっと means “the whole time / all along”: an action or state continues without a break. It is often used with ている or ～から. In comparisons it means “much more”.
Examples
- 朝から ずっと 雨が ふって います。It's been raining all day since the morning.
- 兄弟が いないので、ずっと さびしかったです。I had no siblings, so I was always lonely.
Related grammar
- いがいExcept・besides, Other than, With the exception of
- だいたいMost・mostly, Adequately・generally, For the most part, Roughly・approximately, In the first place
- いかLess than (or equal to), Under・(and) below, Any less・fewer, Not exceeding
- のなかでIn, Among, Within
- 以上 ①More than (or equal to), Over・(and) above, Any more・Greater, Exceeding
- ように・ようなAs・like, Just like
Further reading
Bunpro N4 · Lesson 5Put your practice together
Work through a complete paper at your own pace or choose a timed mock exam. No account is needed to begin.