彼は父の跡を継いで社長になった。
He succeeded his father and became the president.
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At the site of this old castle, a beautiful park now spreads out.
火災の跡を前にして、彼はただ立ち尽くしていた。
He just stood there transfixed before the ruins of the fire.
古い地図を頼りに、村の跡を辿った。
Relying on an old map, I traced the remains of the village.
王太子は、国王の跡を継ぐための厳しい教育を受けている
The Crown Prince is undergoing rigorous education to succeed the King.
古い寺の跡は、ゆっくりと朽ちていった。
The ruins of the old temple were slowly rotting away.
その古い城壁には砲弾の跡が残っている。
Shell marks remain on the old castle walls.
湖の水底には、古い建物の跡が沈んでいる。
Ruins of old buildings are submerged at the bottom of the lake.
鬼哭啾啾たる戦場の跡に立つと、背筋が凍るような気がした。
Standing on the site of the eerie battlefield, I felt a chill run down my spine.
Usage Notes
Used for historical sites, ruins, or physical traces left behind.
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