継ぐ
つぐ
tsugu
JLPT N1verbVocabularyLevel 92 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
継ぐ (つぐ (tsugu)) means "to succeed". The reading is つぐ (tsugu). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
to succeed
Also : to inherit · to follow · to mend
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Example Sentences
長男が父親の事業を継ぐことになりました。
ちょうなんがちちおやのじぎょうをつぐことになりました。
The eldest son will succeed his father's business.
彼女は母親の伝統を継いで、陶芸の道を進んでいる。
かのじょはははおやのでんとうをついで、とうげいのみちをすすんでいる。
She follows her mother's tradition and pursues the path of pottery.
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 25, 2026
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