遺い志しを継つぐ

expression, godan verb (-gu)

follow someone's last wishes; fulfil a dying wish

Used when someone carries out the intentions or will of a deceased person. Often implies a sense of duty or respect.

• 彼かれは父ちちの遺い志しを継ついで、会かい社しゃを立たて直なおした。

  He followed his father's last wishes and rebuilt the company.

• 私わたしたちは故こ人じんの遺い志しを継つぎ、基き金きんを設せつ立りつしました。

  We fulfilled the deceased's dying wish and established a foundation.