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to inherit; to succeed; to take over
彼は父親の跡を受け継いで会社を経営した。
He took over from his father and ran the company.
この技術は代々職人に受け継がれてきた。
This technique has been passed down through generations of craftsmen.
祖先から受け継いだ土地を守り続けている。
We continue to protect the land inherited from our ancestors.