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後釜に座る 【あとがまにすわる】

  1. [exp,v5r] to succeed to someone's post; to take someone's place; to take over someone's position; to step into someone's shoes
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings Grade
後 Behind, Back, Later ゴ, コウ のち, うし.ろ, うしろ, あと, おく.れる 2
釜 Kettle, Cauldron, Iron Pot フ かま
座 Squat, Seat, Cushion, Gathering, Sit ザ すわ.る 6