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synonym Comparative
賃貸
VS
継承

Differences Between "賃貸" and "継承"

Option A
賃貸
Meaning
lease, rental (property)
Reading
ちんたい (chintai)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は東京で賃貸のアパートを探している。
He is looking for a rental apartment in Tokyo.
Option B
継承
Meaning
inheritance, succession, taking over (a legacy, tradition, property)
Reading
けいしょう (keishou)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は父親の会社を継承した。
He inherited his father's company.

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Which word fits this context: "(lease, rental (property))"?
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使い分け解説:
- 賃貸: Describes property that is rented rather than owned. Commonly used in real estate (e.g., '賃貸アパート' - rental apartment).
- 継承: The act of taking over or succeeding something that existed before, such as a legacy, tradition, property, or a role/position. (先代の財産、事業、伝統、精神、地位などを受け継ぐこと。)
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