Inherit in Japanese
"inherit" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "inherit". The most common choice is shown first.
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inherit, succeed, continue, patch, graft (tree)
Reading: kei
13 strokes · nature
Where it comes from
Composed of thread and phonetic. Connecting thread.
What it carries
Continue, succeed, heir. Represents continuing.
Related kanji for "inherit"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for inherit?
The most common kanji for "inherit" is 継, read as kei. It means inherit, succeed, continue. Related kanji: 紹 (inherit).
How many strokes does 継 have?
継 has 13 strokes.