This is the 7395th most frequent Japanese word.
伝家
"伝家" means "heirloom" or "family treasure."
In this sentence, '伝家' is part of the phrase '伝家の宝刀', which metaphorically represents a treasured or impactful item or strategy frequently kept for important occasions.
彼は父から伝家の宝刀を受け継いだ。
He inherited the family heirloom sword from his father.
Here, '伝家' refers to assets or properties associated with family heritage and is utilized in the context of generational continuity.
伝家の財産は子孫へと受け継がれるべきものだ。
The family’s inherited wealth should be passed down to descendants.
In this usage, '伝家' represents inherited skills or techniques unique to a family lineage, emphasizing the cultural or traditional skills.