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VocabJLPT N2

heredity

NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. heredity
2. (genetic) inheritance

This noun and する verb refers to the passing of traits, characteristics, or diseases from parents to children through genes — that is, heredity or genetic inheritance. It is used in biology, medicine, and everyday discussions about family resemblances.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

If many people in the family have the same symptoms, should we suspect a genetic cause?

Sentence 2

I incorporated a statistical model for genetic factors into the research plan.

Sentence 3

Blaming everything on genetics is a bit of a cop-out, don't you think?

Sentence 4

It turns out my sensitive skin is hereditary — that got me a little down.

Sentence 5

She teared up and said, "I don't want to blame it all on genetics."