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VocabJLPT N1

successor

Nounの-Adjective

Definitions

1. succession
2. successor

This noun refers to a successor who takes over a position, role, or business from a predecessor. It is used in contexts like leadership transitions, family businesses, or company management.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The company's future really does depend on the caliber of whoever takes over, doesn't it.

Sentence 2

No matter how hard you work, you might still not be chosen as successor, right?

Sentence 3

When I heard "the successor has been decided," something felt off.

Sentence 4

We're already swamped — and now they want us to train a successor too?

Sentence 5

Who do you actually think is the right person to be successor?