Japanese

そうぞく
Meaning: inheritance; succession
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

相
続

Example sentences

He inherited his father's company.
相続をめぐって、兄弟の間で争いが起きた
A dispute arose between the brothers over the inheritance.
遺産相続を巡る兄弟の争いはまさに煮豆燃萁の悲劇だ。
The conflict between the brothers over the inheritance is truly a tragedy of internal feuding.

Usage Notes

Refers to receiving property, status, or position from a predecessor, especially after their death.

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