存続

もし水(みず)がなければ、人間(にんげん)は存続できないだろう。

If it were not for water, humans could not survive.

その地方ではその古い風俗がなお存続している。

The old custom is still kept up in that district.

まぁ実際問題、そんな噂が渦巻く中(なか)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.