noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
continuation; persistence; sustaining
Used for states, actions, effects, or conditions that continue over time. Can be used as a noun or with する as a transitive/intransitive verb.
この薬の効果は長時間持続する。
The effect of this medicine lasts for a long time.
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It's difficult to sustain concentration.