English–Japanese
“heir” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiatotsugi
Example
長男が家業の跡継ぎです。chō nan ga ka gyō no ato tsu gi de su
The eldest son is the heir to the family business.
How to say “heir” in Japanese
“Heir” in Japanese is 跡継ぎ (atotsugi).
Describes someone who steps into a predecessor's place and carries on the family line, role, or business.
Example sentences with 跡継ぎ
父は私を店の跡継ぎに決めました。chichi wa watashi o mise no ato tsu gi ni ki me ma shi ta
My father chose me as the heir to the shop.
Tips for using 跡継ぎ
- The English word heir can focus on inherited property, while 跡継ぎ (atotsugi) commonly emphasizes taking over a family role or business.