Japanese

つぐ
Meaning: to succeed; to inherit; to follow
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 継ぐ 継がない
Polite 継ぎます 継ぎません
Past 継いだ 継がなかった
Polite + Past 継ぎました 継ぎませんでした
Te-form 継いで 継がなくて
Potential 継げる 継げない
Passive 継がれる 継がれない
Causative 継がせる 継がせない
Causative + Passive 継がされる 継がされない
Imperative 継げ 継ぐな

Handwriting

継
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Example sentences

He succeeded his father and became the president.
彼は若くして男爵の位を継いだ。
He inherited the rank of baron at a young age.
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.
彼は若くして家督を継ぎ、一族の伝統を守り抜いた。
He succeeded to the family headship at a young age and protected the family traditions to the end.
大学を卒業してから、家業を継いだ。
After graduating from university, I took over the family business.
彼は父の遺志を継いで、医者になることを決めた。
He decided to become a doctor, carrying out his father's dying wish.
国民は亡き大統領の遺志を継ぎ、今もなお彼に対して甘棠之愛を抱いている。
The people followed the late president's wishes and continue to hold deep affection and respect for him even now.
彼は亡き主君の遺志を継ぎ、国の再興のために鞠躬尽瘁した。
He inherited the late lord's will and devoted himself entirely to the reconstruction of the nation.

Usage Notes

Used when taking over someone's position, work, or spirit.

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