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synonym Comparative
土地
VS
継承

Differences Between "土地" and "継承"

Option A
土地
Meaning
land, plot of land, ground, property
Reading
とち (tochi)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
この辺りは、家を建てるのに良い土地が多い。
There is a lot of good land around here for building houses.
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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Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(land, plot of land, ground, property)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 土地: Refers to a piece of ground or land, often implying property for building, farming, or ownership. Can be used in contexts like buying/selling land, or describing the characteristics of land.
- 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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