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synonym Comparative
連続
VS
承継

Differences Between "連続" and "承継"

Option A
連続
Meaning
continuation; series; succession; in a row
Reading
れんぞく (renzoku)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は3日連続で遅刻した。
He was late for three consecutive days.
Option B
承継
Meaning
succession (of business)
Reading
しょうけい (shoukei)
Syllabus Level
C1
Practical Example
私は承継に興味があります。
I am interested in succession (of business).

Which one to use?

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Which word fits this context: "(continuation; series; succession; in a row)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 連続: A noun that indicates something happening or continuing without interruption, one after another. It can also be used with する to form a verb (連続する: to continue). よく「連続ドラマ」や「〜日連続」のように使われます。
- 承継: Essential structural term in CEFR C1 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C1語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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