synonym Comparative
継承
VS
連綿
Differences Between "継承" and "連綿"
Option A
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.
Option B
連綿
Meaning
continuous, unbroken, endless, continuous succession
Reading
れんめん (renmen)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
その伝統は数百年にわたり連綿と受け継がれてきた。
That tradition has been continuously handed down for hundreds of years.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(inheritance, succession, taking over (a legacy, tradition, property))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 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。)
- 連綿: Describes something that continues without interruption, often over a long period or in a smooth, flowing manner. It evokes a sense of continuity and persistence, often used for traditions, history, or natural phenomena. (例：連綿と続く、連綿たる歴史)
- 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。)
- 連綿: Describes something that continues without interruption, often over a long period or in a smooth, flowing manner. It evokes a sense of continuity and persistence, often used for traditions, history, or natural phenomena. (例：連綿と続く、連綿たる歴史)
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