noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Refers to the person who takes over a position, role, or duties from someone else. Often used in professional or official settings.
His successor hasn't been decided yet.
後任の部長は来月着任する予定だ。
The new department head is scheduled to take up the post next month.
It was decided that I would become Mr. Tanaka's successor.
The board of directors decided on a new successor.
The president chose a young employee as the successor.
He took up the post as the former manager's successor.