跡あと目め

noun

family headship; inheritance; succession

Refers to the position, rights, and property passed down to the next head of a family, especially in traditional contexts. Often used in phrases like 跡目を継ぐ (succeed to the headship) or 跡目争い (dispute over succession).

• 長ちょう男なんが家いえの跡あと目めを継ついだ。

  The eldest son succeeded to the headship of the family.

• 跡あと目め争あらそいで親しん族ぞくがもめた。

  The relatives quarreled over the succession.