“Inheritance” in Japanese
Short answer
Inheritance in Japanese is “継承” (keishou). Full meaning: inheritance, succession, accession; share-alike; inheritance.
Other ways to say “Inheritance” in Japanese
譲り
yuzuri inheritance, something given or received
遺産
isan inheritance, bequest, legacy, heritage
相伝
souden inheritance
相承
soushou inheritance
継受
keiju inheritance, taking over (a business, property)
けいしょう
keishou inheritance, succession, accession; share-alike; inheritance
譲り受け
yuzuriuke transfer, inheritance
親代代
oyadaidai inheritance
遺産相続
isansouzoku inheritance, succession to property
相続財産
souzokuzaisan inheritance, inherited property, heritage
遺伝
iden heredity, (genetic) inheritance
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