継ぎ

つぎ
Alternative readings: ツギ
Alternative writings: 接ぎ
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1A patch; material or work used to mend a tear or worn area (e.g., on clothing or furniture).

Noun

Examples

古いジーンズに継ぎを当ててまだ履いている。

I patched my old jeans and still wear them.

肘の所が擦り切れたコートに目立たない継ぎをした。

I made an inconspicuous patch on the coat's worn elbow.

家具の脚に継ぎを入れてぐらつきを直した。

I added a patch/joint to the furniture leg to fix the wobble.

2A join; the act or place where two pieces are joined together (a junction or joint).

Noun

Examples

板と板の継ぎがしっかりしていないと隙間ができる。

If the joint between the boards isn't solid, gaps will appear.

この箇所は継ぎが古くなっているので交換が必要だ。

This joint is old and needs to be replaced.

木材を継ぎ合わせる時は、継ぎ目を目立たなくする工夫が大切だ。

When joining pieces of wood, it's important to make the joint inconspicuous.

3A successor or heir; someone who inherits a family business, position, or role.

Noun

Examples

長男が家業の継ぎになる予定だ。

The eldest son is expected to become the successor to the family business.

彼女は会社の継ぎとして育てられてきた。

She has been trained to be the company's successor.

4A connection or link in the game of go (used as ツギ in katakana).

NounGo (Game)Usually Kana

Examples

その手は相手の石とのツギを意図している。

That move intends to connect with the opponent's stones.

ツギを切られると形が悪くなることがある。

If your connection is cut, the shape can become unfavorable.

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