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立て続け

Grammar & Usage

noun (often used adverbially)

neutral

How it works

立て続け is a noun that signifies a continuous sequence without interruption. It is most frequently used adverbially, often followed by particle に (ni) to modify verbs, indicating that actions occur one after another in rapid succession. It can also appear directly before a verb or noun without に, or as part of a compound noun.

Sample sentences

彼は三日立て続けに同じシャツを着ている。

He's been wearing the same shirt for three days continuously.

彼女は立て続けにヒット曲をリリースした。

She released hit songs one after another.

立て続けの出張で、かなり疲れています。

I'm quite tired from the continuous business trips.

Quick facts

kanji_meaning:立て (tate - stand, erect) + 続け (tsuzuke - continuation)

adverbial_usage:When used adverbially, the particle 'に' (ni) is often appended, but it can sometimes be omitted, especially in more colloquial contexts.

Often used with

立て続けに起こる (tatetsuzuke ni okoru - to happen continuously)

立て続けに質問する (tatetsuzuke ni shitsumon suru - to ask questions one after another)

立て続けに勝つ (tatetsuzuke ni katsu - to win repeatedly)

立て続けの雨 (tatetsuzuke no ame - continuous rain)

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Example

彼は三日立て続けに同じシャツを着ている。

He's been wearing the same shirt for three days continuously.

彼女は立て続けにヒット曲をリリースした。

She released hit songs one after another.