Japanese word

継承

Pronunciation

Romajikeishō

Meaning

  • nouninheritance

Example

私は祖父から家業を継承します。watashi wa so fu ka ra ka gyō o kei shō shi ma su

I will inherit the family business from my grandfather.

Illustration for 継承 (inheritance)

More examples

地域の伝統を守るには、文化の継承が大切です。chi iki no den tō o mamo ru ni wa bun ka no kei shō ga tai setsu de su

Passing on culture is important for preserving local traditions.

Core concept

Describes taking over a role, property, or practice from a predecessor and carrying it forward.

Common phrases

  • 事業の継承ji gyō no kei shō

    business succession

Similar words

承継shōkei: The formal taking over of a business, position, or legal status from a predecessor.
相続sōzoku: The legal transfer of a deceased person's property, rights, and obligations to another person.
伝承denshō: The passing of a tradition, story, or practice from one generation or group to another.

Definition in Japanese

先代から受け取った家業・地位・財産などを引き受け、後代へ受け渡すこと。sen dai ka ra u ke to tta ka gyō chi i zai san na do o hi ki u ke kō dai e u ke wata su ko to

Word origin

継承 (keishō) combines 継 (kei, "continue") and 承 (shō, "accept"), expressing the continuation of what one receives from an earlier holder.

Usage tips

  • Unlike English "inheritance," which often refers to property received after death, 継承 (keishō) also covers the active succession of a business, position, or tradition.

Other meanings

  • successionnoun
  • transmissionnoun

Related words

  • 継承者keishōshasuccessornoun

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