受け継ぐ
うけつぐ
uketsugu
JLPT N1verbVocabularyLevel 81 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
受け継ぐ (うけつぐ (uketsugu)) means "to inherit". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
to inherit
Also : to succeed · to take over
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Example Sentences
文化遺産を次世代に受け継ぐことは重要な責任だ。
ぶんかいさんをじせだいにうけつぐことはじゅうようなせきにんだ。
Passing cultural heritage to the next generation is an important responsibility.
父が築いた事業を息子が受け継いだ。
ちちがきずいたじぎょうをむすこがうけついだ。
The son inherited the business that his father had built.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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