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[そう()·ぞく()]
souzoku
noun, suru verb

English Meaning(s) for 相続

noun, suru verb
  1. succession; inheritance

Definition and Synonyms for 相続

Succession acquisition of property by descent or by will
Synonyms: 相続
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
Heritage that which is inherited
Synonyms: インヘリタンス, 家督, 承継, 相続, 継承, 遺産, 遺財
Heritage a title or property or estate that passes by law to the heir on the death of the owner
Synonyms: インヘリタンス, 家督, 承継, 相続, 継承, 遺産, 遺財

Meanings for each kanji in 相続

» inter-; mutual; together; each other; minister of state; councillor; aspect; phase; physiognomy
» continue; series; sequel

Categories 相続 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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Transferred Possession a possession whose ownership changes or lapses
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Sample Sentences for 相続

I came into a huge fortune.
The property was divided equally among the heirs.
My sixty-year-old aunt inherited the huge estate.
He will succeed to his father's property.
His only son succeeded to all his wealth.

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