How to use 次ぐ (つぐ)
Meaning of 次ぐ
The Japanese verb "次ぐ" (つぐ, tsugu) can have various meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Here's a list of its primary meanings along with examples:
- to follow: to come after or succeed something or someone
- Example: 彼は父の後を次ぐ。
- Translation: He follows in his father's footsteps.
- to inherit: to take over or receive something from a predecessor
- Example: 彼は祖父の遺産を次ぐ。
- Translation: He inherits his grandfather's estate.
- to be next: to be the next in line or sequence
- Example: 次ぐのは誰ですか？
- Translation: Who is next?
- to be second: to rank second or be the runner-up
- Example: 彼は大会で次ぐ成績を収めた。
- Translation: He came in second place at the tournament.