N2
こうけい (koukei)
後継
successor, continuation, next in line
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to a person who takes over a position, role, or business from someone else, or something that follows and continues a previous item. Often used with ~者 (~sha) for a person.
📝 Example Sentences
彼は社長の有力な後継者と目されている。
He is seen as a strong candidate to succeed the president.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "後継"!
引退する会長の_______を選ぶのは難しい問題だ。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 役職を引き継ぐ人に対して「後継者」を使います。
English: 「後継者」 is used for a person who inherits a position.
English: 「後継者」 is used for a person who inherits a position.
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