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VocabJLPT N1

heir

Noun

Definitions

1. heir
2. successor
3. family estate
4. headship of a family

This noun refers to the headship of a family and the inheritance of the family estate, particularly in a traditional or feudal Japanese context. It is used in historical texts and discussions about succession and family hierarchy.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Out of nowhere, my younger brother said, "I'll be the one to take over as family head!"

Sentence 2

My grandfather's will said, "The family headship goes to the eldest son."

Sentence 3

Why is it just assumed that my brother will inherit the family headship?

Sentence 4

The family's history was shaped by the choices of those who inherited it.

Sentence 5

It hurt to hear that she'd given up her dreams for the sake of the family succession.