Word details
譲る
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 譲る.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to hand over; to transfer; to turn over; to assign; to convey; to bequeath
Examples
叔父は私に車を譲ってくれた。
My uncle gave me his car.
2
to give up (e.g. one's seat); to give way
Examples
彼は老婦人に席をゆずった。
He offered his seat to an old woman.
3
to yield; to concede; to give ground; to surrender
Examples
私はこの点については一歩も譲れません。
I will not give an inch on this point.
4
to sell
5
to postpone; to put off; to defer
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
譲
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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