Translation guide
The idea of being present continuously, without interruption, often in a caregiving, service, or duty context. Japanese expresses this through specific nouns, verbs, and set phrases rather than a single direct equivalent.
To describe being constantly at someone's side to provide care or supervision, such as for an ill person or a child.
Describes staying by someone's side without leaving, often for care or assistance. Commonly used for nursing or childcare.
My mother is in constant attendance on my sick grandmother.
Refers to attending or accompanying someone, often in a caregiving or supportive role. Can be used as a noun or with する.
During hospitalization, constant attendance by family is necessary.
Literally 'sleepless watch', implying staying up all night to attend to someone. More dramatic and less common in everyday speech.
To keep constant attendance on a seriously ill person through the night.
To describe being continuously present at a post or workplace, such as a receptionist or guard.
Means being stationed or resident at a location permanently or for extended periods. Often used for staff like building managers or security.
The building manager is in constant attendance at the apartment complex.
From 詰める (to be stationed), implies being on duty and present at a specific place. Common for guards or receptionists.
Someone is in constant attendance at the reception desk.
Means standing by or being on standby, often used in formal or emergency contexts. Not exactly 'constant attendance' but implies readiness to attend.
To describe always being present at scheduled gatherings, classes, or sessions.
Means perfect attendance, never missing a day. Commonly used for school or work attendance records.
He is in constant attendance at the meetings (never misses one).
Literally 'attend without fail', a more descriptive phrase for constant attendance at events.
There is no single Japanese word that directly translates 'constant attendance' in all contexts. Using a phrase like 絶え間ない出席 (taemanai shusseki) would sound unnatural. Choose the expression based on the specific situation: caregiving, duty, or regular attendance.
A doctor is in constant attendance (on standby) 24 hours a day.
She is in constant attendance at the weekly study group.