Heir
01
相続人
someone who has the legal right to inherit the property, money, or title of a deceased individual
例
As the eldest son, he is the rightful heir to his father's estate.
長男として、彼は父親の財産の正当な相続人です。
The lawyer contacted the heirs to inform them of their inheritance from their late aunt.
弁護士は、亡くなった叔母からの相続について知らせるために相続人に連絡しました。
02
a person who inherits or continues the work, role, or tradition of a predecessor
例
She is the heir to her mentor's scientific research.
The young artist is considered the heir of the impressionist style.
