ichidan verb, transitive verb
take over; inherit; receive by transfer
Used when someone receives something (property, rights, a business, etc.) from a previous owner, often with a sense of succession or transfer. Can be used for both tangible and intangible things.
父から会社を譲り受けた。
I took over the company from my father.
彼は叔父からこの土地を譲り受けた。
He inherited this land from his uncle.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
buy; purchase (from a previous owner)
Specifically refers to buying something second-hand or from a previous owner, often with the nuance of taking over ownership. Not used for buying new items from a store.
中古車を友人から譲り受けた。
I bought a used car from a friend.
この家具は知人から譲り受けたものです。
This furniture was purchased from an acquaintance.