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[()·とく()]
katoku
noun

English Meaning(s) for 家督

noun
  1. heir; successor
  2. family estate; family fortune; inheritance
  3. headship of a family

Definition and Synonyms for 家督

Birthright personal characteristics that are inherited at birth
Synonyms: 家督
Birthright a right or privilege that you are entitled to at birth
Synonyms: 家督
Heritage that which is inherited
Synonyms: インヘリタンス, 家督, 承継, 相続, 継承, 遺産, 遺財
Birthright an inheritance coming by right of birth (especially by primogeniture)
Synonyms: 家督
Heritage a title or property or estate that passes by law to the heir on the death of the owner
Synonyms: インヘリタンス, 家督, 承継, 相続, 継承, 遺産, 遺財

Meanings for each kanji in 家督

» house; home; family; professional; expert; performer
» coach; command; urge; lead; supervise

Categories 家督 is a member of

Heritage that which is inherited
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Heritage any attribute or immaterial possession that is inherited from ancestors
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Transferred Possession a possession whose ownership changes or lapses
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