JLPT N1 Advanced
断続
Stopping and starting repeatedly; intermittent occurrence.
Readings
Other forms
断続する suru verb
断続的 na-adjective
断続的に adverb
Noun, Suru verb, Na-adjective (as 断続的)
On and Off" / "Intermittent
Describes a state where an action or phenomenon repeatedly pauses and resumes rather than continuing uninterrupted.
Example
今日 は 一日中 、 雨 が 断続的 に 降って いる 。
It's been raining on and off all day today.
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