嗣ぐ
N3つぐ
継ぐ続ぐ襲ぐ
[tsugu]
Definitions
1.Godan verb with 'gu' ending; transitive verb
to succeed (a person, to a position, etc.); to inherit; to take over; to follow
2.Godan verb with 'gu' ending; transitive verb
to patch (clothes); to mend; to repair
3.Godan verb with 'gu' ending; transitive verb
to add (e.g. charcoal to the fire); to replenish with; to feed with; to follow up with (e.g. remarks); to gather (one's breath)
Example Sentences
長男が家業を嗣ぐことになった。
The eldest son will take over the family business.
彼は家業を嗣いで成功した。
He succeeded in the family business.
王位を嗣ぐ者が決まっていない。
The successor to the throne hasn't been decided.