Word details

禅譲

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

Dictionary

Entry

禅譲んじょうNounTransitive~する VerbFreq #93117
1

Historical term

abdication (of a Chinese emperor) in favor of a virtuous successor (as opposed to an heir)

2

smooth transference of power (responsibility, etc.)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

Zen, silent meditation

13 strokesFrequency 1,902JLPT N1Grade 8

On

ゼンセン

Kun

しずかゆず.る

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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