継ぐ
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 継ぐ
1
to succeed (a person, to a position, etc.); to inherit; to take over; to follow
Examples
誰が王位を継ぐのですか。
Who will succeed to the throne?
2
継ぐ only
to patch (clothes); to mend; to repair
3
継ぐ only
to add (e.g. charcoal to the fire); to replenish with; to feed with; to follow up with (e.g. remarks); to gather (one's breath)
Kanji in this Word
継
13 strokes
Frequency: 743
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
inherit
succeed
continue
patch
graft (tree)
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つ.ぐ
まま-
嗣
13 strokes
Frequency: 2310
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
heir
succeed
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あき
つかさ
つぎ
つぐ
ひで
続
13 strokes
Frequency: 141
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
continue
series
sequel
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゾク
ショク
コウ
キョウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つづ.く
つづ.ける
つぐ.ない
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
つぐ
襲
22 strokes
Frequency: 1130
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
attack
advance on
succeed to
pile
heap
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シュウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おそ.う
かさ.ね
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
そい
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