Translation guide
How to express the idea of 'stay on' in Japanese, covering remaining in a place, continuing an activity, keeping something turned on, and more.
To continue to be in a place, not leave, or remain on top of something.
A natural way to say 'stay as you are' or 'remain there'. Used when telling someone not to move or leave.
Please stay on right there.
Means 'to stay' or 'remain' in a place, often with a nuance of not leaving despite a reason to go. Somewhat formal.
He stayed on at the venue until the end.
Intransitive verb meaning 'to remain' or 'be left'. Used when someone stays behind while others leave.
Only he stayed on at the office.
To keep doing an activity without stopping, or to persist in a task.
Attach to the masu-stem of a verb to mean 'continue to do'. Very common and versatile.
He stayed on talking.
Please stay on running.
Literally 'do ~ as is', implying continuation of the current action. Often used with verbs like 続ける.
Please stay on working.
To leave an electrical device, light, or appliance in the 'on' state.
To continue working in a role, not resign or retire.
To remain attached or not fall off a surface.
Let's stay the heater on because it's cold.
The paint is staying on the surface.