嗣
嗣·heir, succeed to
- On-yomi
- シ
- Kun-yomi
- none
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 皇嗣 | こうし | heir to the imperial throne (the current official title) |
| 嗣子 | しし | heir, successor to a house |
| 後嗣 | こうし | successor, heir |
| 継嗣 | けいし | heir, one who succeeds to the family line |
Example sentences
皇嗣として公務に当たられている。
こうしとしてこうむにあたられている。
He carries out official duties as heir to the throne.
家に後嗣がなく、家名は絶えた。
いえにこうしがなく、かめいはたえた。
The house had no heir, and the family name died out.
嗣子が幼いため、叔父が家を守った。
ししがおさないため、おじがいえをまもった。
As the heir was still a child, his uncle looked after the house.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Reading 嗣子 as してい — it is しし
- Confusing 皇嗣 (こうし, imperial heir) with 皇子 (おうじ, prince)
Memory aid
Picture it
口 and 冊 (bound records) beside 司 (to administer): the one written into the register to administer the family line next — the heir.
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