Succeed in Japanese
"succeed" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "succeed". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
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 "succeed"
succeed
shi
Composed of mouth, administer, and book. Succeeding.
succeed
ka · nature
Shape of fruit on tree.
succeed to(also: attack, advance on, pile)
shuu · powerful, dynamic
Composed of dragon and clothing. Attacking with layered clothes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for succeed?
The most common kanji for "succeed" is 継, read as kei. It means inherit, succeed, continue. Related kanji: 嗣 (succeed), 果 (succeed), 襲 (succeed to).
How many strokes does 継 have?
継 has 13 strokes.