相続
そうぞく
souzoku
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 41 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
相続 (そうぞく (souzoku)) means "Succession". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
Succession
Also : Inheritance
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Example Sentences
父から家を相続した。
ちちからいえをそうぞくした。
I inherited a house from my father.
相続の手続きに時間がかかった。
そうぞくのてつづきにじかんがかかった。
The inheritance procedures took time.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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