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bequeath in Japanese

bequeath in Japanese is 遺す — bequeath means to leave property or money to someone through a will.

bequeath in Japanese

遺す
verb
Pronounced: nokosu
(legal) To give or leave by will; to give by testament.

What does "bequeath" mean?

  1. verb To leave property or money to someone through a will.
    "She bequeathed her entire art collection to the city museum."
  2. verb To pass something down, such as a tradition, idea, or quality.
    "The composer bequeathed a rich musical legacy to future generations."
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bequeath in a sentence

  • She bequeathed her entire art collection to the city museum.
  • His grandfather bequeathed him the old family farm.
  • The composer bequeathed a rich musical legacy to future generations.

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What is "bequeath" in Japanese?

"bequeath" in Japanese is 遺す. bequeath means: To leave property or money to someone through a will.

How do you pronounce 遺す?

"bequeath" in Japanese is 遺す, pronounced "nokosu".

How do you use "bequeath" in a sentence?

Example: "She bequeathed her entire art collection to the city museum." In Japanese, "bequeath" is 遺す.

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