家いえを継つぐ

expression, godan verb (-gu)

succeed to a family; inherit the family estate; take over the household

Refers to becoming the head of a family, typically the eldest son, and taking over the family name, property, and responsibilities. Often used in traditional or historical contexts.

• 長ちょう男なんが家いえを継つぐことになった。

  The eldest son was to succeed to the family.

• 彼かれは家いえを継つぐために故こ郷きょうに戻もどった。

  He returned to his hometown to take over the family household.