Translation and Meaning of: 継ぐ - tsugu
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 継ぐ (tsugu) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: tsugu
Kana: つぐ
Type: Substantive.
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Translation / Meaning: succeed
Meaning in English: to succeed
Definition: Inherited from parents and ancestors.
Table of Content
- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (継ぐ) tsugu
継ぐ (tsugu) is a Japanese verb that means "inherit", "continue" or "pass on". It is composed of the characters 継 (tsugi), which means "continuing", "succession" or "inheritance", and ぐ (gu), which is a verbal suffix that indicates action or state. The word can be used in many contexts, such as inheriting a cultural tradition, continuing a family business, or passing a knowledge or skill. The complete etymology of the word is unclear, but it may originate from the old verb tsuguu, which means "to follow", "accompany" or "proceed".How to Write in Japanese - (継ぐ) tsugu
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Synonyms and Similar - (継ぐ) tsugu
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
受け継ぐ; 継承する; 継がる; 継ぎ足す; 継ぎ接ぐ; 継ぎ目を合わせる; 継手を作る; 継ぎ合わせる; 継続する; 継ぎ足しする; 継ぎ足しをする; 継ぎ足して補う; 継ぎ足して補充する; 継ぎ足して補完する; 継ぎ足して補強する; 継ぎ足して追加する; 継ぎ足して増やす; 継ぎ足して拡張する; 継ぎ足して
Words containing: 継ぐ
See also other related words from our dictionary:
Kana: うけつぐ
Romaji: uketsugu
Translation / Meaning:
inherit; succeed; take over control
Words with the same pronunciation: つぐ tsugu
Example Sentences - (継ぐ) tsugu
Below are some example sentences:
私は祖父の仕事を継ぐつもりです。
Watashi wa sofu no shigoto wo tsugu tsumori desu
I intend to follow my grandfather's work.
I will take on my grandfather's work.
- 私 - personal pronoun "I"
- は - topic particle, indicating that the subject of the sentence is "I"
- 祖父 - "grandfather"
- の - possessive particle, indicating that the grandfather is "mine"
- 仕事 - "work"
- を - direct object particle, indicating that the work is the object of the action.
- 継ぐ - "continue", "successor"
- つもり - expression that indicates intention or plan
- です - verb "to be" in polite form
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Other words of the same type: Substantive.
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "succeed" é "(継ぐ) tsugu". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
