heir in Japanese
heir in Japanese is 相続人, 継承者, 跡取り — heir means a person legally entitled to inherit someone's property, money, or title after they die.
heir in Japanese
相続人
Pronounced: sōzokunin
Someone who inherits, or is designated to inherit, the property of another.
継承者
Pronounced: keishōsha
Someone who inherits, or is designated to inherit, the property of another.
跡取り
Pronounced: atotori
Someone who inherits, or is designated to inherit, the property of another.
継承者
Pronounced: keishōsha
One who inherits, or has been designated to inherit, a hereditary title or office.
相続人
Pronounced: sōzokunin
One who inherits, or has been designated to inherit, a hereditary title or office.
継承者
Pronounced: keishōsha
A successor in a role, representing continuity with the predecessor.
What does "heir" mean?
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noun A person legally entitled to inherit someone's property, money, or title after they die.
"As the eldest son, he was the heir to the family estate."
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noun Someone regarded as continuing or succeeding a predecessor's legacy in a non-legal sense.
"The young director is seen as the heir to the studio's golden age of filmmaking."
heir in a sentence
- As the eldest son, he was the heir to the family estate.
- She's the sole heir to a shipping fortune.
- The young director is seen as the heir to the studio's golden age of filmmaking.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "heir" in Japanese?
"heir" in Japanese is 相続人, 継承者, 跡取り. heir means: A person legally entitled to inherit someone's property, money, or title after they die.
How do you pronounce 相続人?
"heir" in Japanese is 相続人, pronounced "sōzokunin".
How do you use "heir" in a sentence?
Example: "As the eldest son, he was the heir to the family estate." In Japanese, "heir" is 相続人, 継承者, 跡取り.
Are there other ways to say "heir" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "heir": 相続人, 継承者, 跡取り.
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