heir

IPA（発音記号）

/ɛɚ/

名詞

日本語の意味

相続人 / 後継者

After his grandfather's passing, he was named the sole heir to the estate.

祖父が亡くなった後、彼はその財産の唯一の相続人に指名されました。

意味（1）

Someone who inherits, or is designated to inherit, the property of another.

I am my father's heir and only son.

意味（2）

One who inherits, or has been designated to inherit, a hereditary title or office.

As the heir to the British throne, the Prince of Wales is a very public figure.

意味（3）

A successor in a role, representing continuity with the predecessor.

And I his heir in misery alone.

heirs

（ plural ）

heiress

（ feminine ）