世襲

せしゅう

Meanings

1. Noun, する verb, Transitive, の-adjective heredity; heritage

Kanji

• 世 world. Read as セ.
• 襲 assault. Read as シュウ.

Example sentences

• 歌舞伎界では才能だけでなく世襲も重要だ。
  In Kabuki not only talent but also heredity counts.

Words containing 世襲

• 世襲制 (せしゅうせい) hereditary system
• 世襲議員 (せしゅうぎいん) Diet member who succeeded a parent
• 世襲財産 (せしゅうざいさん) hereditary property

And 1 more.

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