duration; continuance
Example sentences
もし水がなければ、人間は存続できないだろう。
If it were not for water, humans could not survive.
まぁ実際問題、そんな噂が渦巻く中でよく部活が存続してると思うぜ。
Well, for the practical problem, in the midst of those rumours flying around I'm surprised they've been able to keep that club running.
だが、概ね天皇は世俗権力を追求することなく存続してきたようです。
However, in general, it seems that the Emperors had continued without seeking worldly power.