継 Kanji – inherit
The Japanese kanji 継 can mean inherit, succeed, continue, patch, graft (tree).
Meaning and Readings
How is 継 read?
継 has the onyomi reading ケイ and the kunyomi readings つぐ, まま-.
In romaji, these readings can be written as kei, tsugu, mama.
Common Japanese Words Using 継
These common Japanese words contain 継. Select linked kanji to explore their meanings and readings.
- 引き継ぐ（ひきつぐ） — to take over (someone's duties, business, etc.), to inherit, to succeed to, to carry on (a tradition), to continue
- 継ぎ接ぎ（つぎはぎ） — patching (clothing), darning
- 継ぐ（つぐ） — to succeed (a person, to a position, etc.), to inherit, to take over, to follow
- 継承（けいしょう） — inheritance, succession, accession
- 継続（けいぞく） — continuation, continuance, going on
- 継投（けいとう） — relieving the (starting) pitcher
- 後継（こうけい） — succession
- 受け継ぐ（うけつぐ） — to inherit, to succeed, to take over
- 生中継（なまちゅうけい） — live broadcast (radio, TV), live coverage
- 跡継ぎ（あとつぎ） — heir, inheritor