世せ襲しゅう

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

hereditary succession; inheritance of a position or role

Refers to the passing down of a title, occupation, status, or property within a family, especially across generations. Often used in political, business, or traditional contexts.

• 日に本ほんの政せい治じ家かには世せ襲しゅうが多おおい。

  Many Japanese politicians come from hereditary political families.

• この会かい社しゃは社しゃ長ちょう職しょくを世せ襲しゅうしている。

  This company passes down the presidency through hereditary succession.