JLPT N1 Advanced
バトン
Baton; passing on a role or responsibility.
Readings
1 Noun
Baton (physical object)
A physical stick used primarily in relay races, marching bands, or baton twirling.
Example
彼 は 次 の 走者 に バトン を 渡し た 。
He passed the baton to the next runner.
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2 Noun
Passing on a role or responsibility
The metaphorical act of handing over a duty, job, or legacy to a successor.
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