継 (jì) - To continue & to succeed

継Tone 4

jì ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

慧佳

継 · jì

To continue;

to succeed;

to carry on;

to inherit;

to follow after.

To continueto succeedto carry on

Usage highlights

To inheritSuccessionHeirTo take overContinuationInheritance

Synonyms

  • 承— to inherit; to receive
  • 続— to continue
  • 襲— to succeed to; to inherit

Antonyms

  • 断— to break; to discontinue
  • 止— to stop
  • 終— to end

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He will inherit the family business (継ぐ).
  • This road continues to the next town (継ぐ).
  • She succeeded her father as company president (継ぐ).
  • We need to continue this tradition (継承する).

Collocations

  • To inherit(継ぐ)
  • Succession(継承)
  • Heir(継承者)
  • To take over(引き継ぐ)
  • Continuation(継続)
  • Inheritance(相続)

Idioms

  • Night and day follow each other(夜を日に継いで)
  • To carry on the family business(家業を継ぐ)
  • To succeed to the throne(王位を継ぐ)
  • To continue tirelessly(日夜継いで)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Japanese culture, 継 carries strong connotations of family lineage and business succession.
  • The character is important in contexts of traditional arts and crafts where mastery is passed down through generations.
  • It reflects the cultural value placed on continuity and preservation of traditions.

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