KANJI
嫡
legitimate child
heir, main wife, direct line
Kun'yomi
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On'yomi
てき
Example sentences
彼はその家の嫡男として、家業を継ぐことになった。
As the eldest legitimate son of that family, he was to inherit the family business.
王位継承は、彼が嫡流に属するか否かにかかっている。
The succession to the throne depends on whether he belongs to the main legitimate lineage.
古代では、嫡子のみが財産の相続権を持っていた。
In ancient times, only legitimate children had the right to inherit property.
Practice exercises
1
嫡男
eldest son; legitimate son
Answer
ちゃくなん
2
嫡
Answer
ちゃくてき
3
嫡妻
principal wife; first wife
Answer
ちゃくさい
4
嫡統
legitimate line of succession; legitimate lineage
Answer
ちゃくとう
5
嫡
Answer
legitimate childdirect descendantprincipal wife
6
嫡流
legitimate line; direct lineage
Answer
ちゃくりゅう