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うけつぐ (uketsugu)
受け継ぐ

to inherit, to succeed, to take over (a legacy, tradition, role)

💡 Nuance & Usage: Implies passing down something from one generation or person to another, like traditions, skills, responsibilities, or property. 例: 家業を受け継ぐ (to inherit the family business).

📝 Example Sentences

彼は父の会社を受け継ぎ、社長になった。
He inherited his father's company and became the president.

Practice Quiz

Test your understanding of "受け継ぐ"!

この技術は代々_______、今日まで伝わっている。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 伝統や技術が前の世代から次の世代へと伝えられる場合に「受け継ぐ」を使います。
English: 「受け継ぐ」is used when traditions or skills are passed down from one generation to the next.
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