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VocabJLPT N2

to inherit

Godan VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to inherit
2. to succeed

This verb means to inherit or succeed something, such as a tradition, a business, a skill, or a will. It implies carrying on something passed down from a predecessor, and is used in both family and broader cultural contexts.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

In the end, what do you plan to pass on to the next generation?

Sentence 2

He inherited his grandfather's brush and writes every day.

Sentence 3

If I took over the shop, I'd change the hours.

Sentence 4

Which parts do you think should be carried on? What's your take?

Sentence 5

It feels like I inherited this anxiety almost like a curse.