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VocabJLPT N2

inheritance

Noun

Definitions

1. inheritance
2. bequest

This noun refers to something passed down from previous generations, such as inherited property, money, or cultural legacy. It can refer to a financial inheritance from a deceased person or a broader historical or cultural heritage left to future generations.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Whoa, the taxes on an inheritance are this high?!

Sentence 2

That village takes pride in the inheritance left by its ancestors.

Sentence 3

I'm probably not at an age where I need to think about my inheritance yet.

Sentence 4

"Family matters more than any inheritance," she said, and walked out.

Sentence 5

"Culture is an inheritance that transcends generations," the researcher said.