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[せ(世)·しゅう(襲)]
seshuu
noun, suru verb, no adjective

English Meaning(s) for 世襲

noun, suru verb, no adjective
  1. heredity; heritage
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Definition and Synonyms for 世襲

Heritage hereditary succession to a title or an office or property
Synonyms: 世襲, 家督相続, 後継, 相続, 跡取り, 跡継ぎ
Inherit obtain from someone after their death
Synonyms: うける, 世襲, 受け継ぐ, 承継, 相伝, 相承, 相続, 継ぐ, 継受, 継承, 譲り受ける

Meanings for each kanji in 世襲

» generation; world; society; public
» attack; advance on; succeed to; pile; heap

Categories 世襲 is a member of

Acquisition the act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something
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Acquire come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
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Sample Sentences for 世襲

He came to the throne by succession.
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In Kabuki, not only talent, but also heredity counts.
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In Kabuki not only talent but also heredity counts.
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