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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of thread and phonetic. Connecting thread.
Symbolism
Continue, succeed, heir. Represents continuing.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Under a great tree
Words & Expressions
Words written with 継
Proverbs & Idioms
継続は力なり
けいぞくはちからなり
Continuity is power
Persistence leads to strength
Anime & Manga
継母の連れ子が元カノだった
My Stepmom's Daughter is My Ex
A well-known work with 継 in its Japanese title.
劇場版 NARUTO -ナルト- 疾風伝 火の意志を継ぐ者
Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Will of Fire
A well-known work with 継 in its Japanese title.
転生貴族、鑑定スキルで成り上がる ～弱小領地を受け継いだので、優秀な人材を増やしていたら、最強領地になってた～
As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I’ll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World
A well-known work with 継 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
大谷吉継
Name contains 継
Ōtani Yoshitsugu was a Japanese samurai of the Sengoku period through the Azuchi-Momoyama Period.
Wikipedia唐継尭
Name contains 継
Tang Jiyao was a Chinese general and warlord of Yunnan during the Warlord Era of early Republican China.
Wikipedia三好義継
Name contains 継
Miyoshi Yoshitsugu , adopted son of Nagayoshi, was a samurai of the Sengoku period who was practically the last head of Miyoshi clan, daimyō of…
Wikipedia二本松義継
Name contains 継
Nihonmatsu Yoshitsugu or Hatakeyama Yoshitsugu was a Japanese daimyō of the Sengoku period, son of Nihonmatsu Yoshikuni.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
“inherit”
“succeed”
“continue”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 継 mean in Japanese?
継 means inherit, succeed, continue, patch, graft (tree).
How do you read 継?
On'yomi: ケイ (KEI). Kun'yomi: つ.ぐ、まま- (tsugu, mama).
How many strokes does 継 have?
継 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 糸 (silk).
Is 継 a good kanji for a tattoo?
継 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means inherit, succeed, continue, patch, graft (tree). Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.