English–Japanese
“take over” in Japanese
How to say “take over” in Japanese
“Take over” in Japanese is 継ぐ (tsugu).
It describes keeping a family role, occupation, or responsibility going after the previous holder passes it on.
Example sentences with 継ぐ
その王子は王位を継ぎました。so no ō ji wa ō i o tsu gi ma shi ta
The prince inherited the throne.
Tips for using 継ぐ
- English inherit often suggests receiving money or property, whereas 継ぐ (tsugu) usually emphasizes continuing a predecessor's role, work, or position.
Other Japanese words for “take over”
父の会社を受け継ぎます。chichi no gai sha o u ke tsu gi ma su
I will take over my father's company.
夜は別の人が替わります。yoru wa betsu no hito ga ka wa ri ma su
At night, another person takes over.
大きな会社が小さな会社を乗っ取ります。ō ki na gai sha ga chii sa na gai sha o no tto ri ma su
A large company takes over a small company.
来月から私が仕事を引き継ぎます。rai getsu ka ra watashi ga shi goto o hi ki tsu gi ma su
I will take over the work starting next month.