Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Succession, inherit

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Kanji Story

Imagine a thread '糸' that represents a family lineage, which is passed down through the generations. The thread is carefully woven into a tapestry '織', symbolizing the succession and continuation of family traditions.

Frequency in JLPT exams

Though '継' is not as common as some other kanji at the N1 level, it still appears in the JLPT exam occasionally. Understanding its readings and meanings can be beneficial for tackling vocabulary and reading comprehension questions.

Example Sentences

• 彼は家族の会社を継ぐ予定です。

  He plans to inherit the family business.

  かれはかぞくのかいしゃをつぐよていです。

  kare wa kazoku no kaisha o tsugu yotei desu.

  Pronunciation

• 彼女は母の仕事を継いでいる。

  She is succeeding her mother's work.

  かのじょはははのしごとをついでいる。

  kanojo wa haha no shigoto o tsuide iru.

  Pronunciation

• 父は大切な家族の伝統を継ぎました。

  My father carried on the important family tradition.

  ちちはたいせつなかぞくのでんとうをつぎました。

  chi wa taisetsu na kazoku no dentou o tsugimashita.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• '継' is a complex kanji with fewer common usage compared to other kanji of N1 level, but it may still appear in some reading and vocabulary questions.
• The main reading of '継' is 'ケイ'. The kunyomi readings are used in compound words and expressions related to succession or inheritance.
• Understanding the stroke order of '継' can help in identifying and writing the kanji correctly during the JLPT exam.
• Pay attention to compound words that include '継', such as '継承' (inheritance) and '相続' (inheritance, succession).

Usage in Japanese Names

• The kanji '継' is rarely used in personal names but may be encountered in surnames related to inheritance or family businesses.
• For example, surnames like '継島' (Tsuneshima) or '継本' (Tsugimoto) may use the kanji '継'.