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譲
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to concede one is entirely in the wrong (for the sake of argument)
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to yield; to give way to; to make way for
Examples
歴史は、古い思想が新しい思想に道を譲りながら進行する。
History goes on with old ideas giving way to the new.
彼はすごいスピードで走りだした、すると人々は跳び退いて彼に道をゆずり始めた。
He started to run very fast, so that people began to jump out of his way.
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to give one's seat to someone; to offer one's seat
Examples
あのお年を召した人に席を譲ってあげてはどうですか。
Why don't you give your seat to that old gentleman?
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transfer (of authority, power, etc.); delegation; devolution
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handing over (of a right, property, etc.); transfer; assignment
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inheritance from a parent (property, trait, physique, etc.)
Examples
彼は親譲りの財産をもとにして富を作った。
He built on his father's fortune.
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to be slightly inferior; to be a degree worse
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to give an inch; to make a concession; to concede a point
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Historical term
abdication (of a Chinese emperor) in favor of a virtuous successor (as opposed to an heir)
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smooth transference of power (responsibility, etc.)
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devolution; delegation of authority; transfer of power