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[こう()·けい()·しゃ()]
koukeisha
noun

Root Words:

[こう()·けい() + しゃ()]
koukei + sha

English Meaning(s) for 後継者

noun
  1. successor

Definition and Synonyms for 後継者

Successor a thing or person that immediately replaces something or someone
Synonyms: 世子, 世継ぎ, , 嗣子, 後任, 後嗣, 後継, 後継者, 後続, 後釜, 継嗣, 継ぎ手, 継承者, 継ぎ目, 跡取り, 跡目, 跡継ぎ
Heir a person who inherits some title or office
Synonyms: 世子, 嗣子, 嫡男, 後継者, 正室, 跡継ぎ
Successor a person who follows next in order
Synonyms: のち, 世子, 世継ぎ, 嗣子, , , , 後ろ, 後任, 後嗣, 後継, 後継者, 後続, 後釜, お次, 継嗣, 継ぎ手, 継承者, 継ぎ目, 跡取り, 跡目, 跡継ぎ

Meanings for each kanji in 後継者

» behind; back; later
» inherit; succeed; patch; graft (tree)
» someone; person

Categories 後継者 is a member of

Substitute a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another
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Compeer a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
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Issue the immediate descendants of a person
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 後継者

Sample Sentences for 後継者

The king's eldest son is the heir to the throne.
The matter of his successor is still under debate.

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