Word details

踏襲

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 踏襲.

Dictionary

Entry

踏襲うしゅう蹈襲NounTransitive~する VerbFreq #38728
1

following (a precedent, former policy, etc.); continuing with; sticking to; observing

Examples
私は前任者の方針を踏襲する考えです。
I intend to follow my predecessor's policy.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

step, trample, carry through, appraise, evade payment

15 strokesFrequency 723JLPT N1Grade 8

On

トウ

Kun

ふ.むふ.まえる

attack, advance on, succeed to, pile, heap

22 strokesFrequency 1,130JLPT N1Grade 8

On

シュウ

Kun

おそ.うかさ.ね

Nanori

そい

step on, trample, carry through, appraise, evade payment

17 strokes

On

トウ

Kun

ふ.む

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