Japanese

いさん
Meaning: inheritance; legacy; heritage
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

彼は父親から多額の遺産を引き継いだ。
He inherited a large fortune from his father.
遺産を巡る醜い争いが続いている。
An ugly dispute over the inheritance is continuing.
遺産を巡って、家族で争った。
They fought over the inheritance among the family.
彼は莫大な遺産の相続権を放棄した。
He renounced his inheritance rights to the vast estate.
遺産をめぐる争いを防ぐため、弁護士が遺留分について説明した。
To prevent a dispute over the estate, the lawyer explained the legally reserved portion.

Usage Notes

Refers to property or money left by someone who has died, or metaphorically to cultural/historical achievements.

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