Word details

揖譲

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 揖譲.

Dictionary

Entry

揖譲ゆうじょうNoun~する VerbFreq #267844
1

Rare term

bowing respectfully with one's hands clasped in front of one's chest

2

Archaic

abdication of an emperor to a successor (in China)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

bow with arms folded, come together, assemble

12 strokes

On

イツシュウユウ

Nanori

defer, turnover, transfer, convey

20 strokesFrequency 984JLPT N1Grade 8

On

ジョウ

Kun

ゆず.る

Nanori

ゆずり

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