JLPT N1 · 13 strokes
Kanji 継: "inherit, succeed, continue"
The kanji 継 means "inherit, succeed, continue, patch, graft (tree)". It is written with 13 strokes and belongs to JLPT level N1, read ケイ in on'yomi and つ.ぐ, まま- in kun'yomi.
Stroke order
Strokes are written in the order of the numbers. The order is not decorative: it is what gives the character its balance, and it is also how handwriting search works in Japanese dictionaries.
Readings
On'yomi (Sino-Japanese reading)
ケイ
Kun'yomi (native Japanese reading)
つ.ぐまま-
In a kun'yomi reading, the dot separates the kanji from its okurigana: かた.る is read かたる and written 語る. A hyphen marks a bound position, like -び in 日.
At a glance
| Meaning | inherit, succeed, continue, patch, graft (tree) |
|---|---|
| Strokes | 13 |
| JLPT level | N1 |
| Taught in Japan | secondary school |
| Frequency rank | 743 of 2,501 |
Common words with 継
The most frequent words using this kanji, most common first, with furigana readings. Click one to open it in the reader.
- 継ぐto succeed (a person, to a position, etc.); to inherit; to take over; to follow · to patch (clothes); to mend; to repair
- 受け継ぐto inherit; to succeed; to take over
- 引き継ぐto take over (someone's duties, business, etc.); to inherit; to succeed to; to carry on (a tradition) · to hand over
- 継続continuation; continuance; maintenance; persistence
- 継承inheritance; succession; accession · share-alike
- 後継者successor
- 中継relay; hook-up · relay broadcasting
- 跡継ぎheir; inheritor · successor
- 語り継ぐto pass down (a story) from generation to generation; to hand down
- 矢継ぎ早rapid succession (e.g. questions)
- 言葉を継ぐto continue (to say)
- 引き継ぎtaking over; handing over; transfer of control; inheriting
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