余よ烈れつ

noun

lasting influence of ancestors' deeds; legacy of merit or evil

Literary term referring to the enduring impact—positive or negative—of one's forebears' actions. Often carries a weighty, historical tone.

• 彼かれは先せん祖ぞの余よ烈れつによって高たかい地ち位いを得えた。

  He attained a high position thanks to the lasting influence of his ancestors' meritorious deeds.

• 戦せん乱らんの余よ烈れつが長ながく国くにを苦くるしめた。

  The lingering evil effects of the war plagued the country for a long time.