heritage language

The language of one's ancestors, especially a language one would like to learn.

Japanese Meaning

先祖から受け継がれた、もしくは家族・血統に伝わる言語。特に、自身が学びたいと思う言語として位置づけられるもの。

Many second-generation immigrants want to study their heritage language to connect with their family's traditions.

多くの第二世代の移民は、家族の伝統とつながるために継承語を学びたいと考えています。

Sense（1）

The language of one's ancestors, especially a language one would like to learn.

Sense（2）

Spanish is considered a heritage language in the United States.

heritage languages

（ plural ）