和英／英和辞典 - Japanese⇔English Dictionary

1. 1. [n, vs, vt] abdication (of a Chinese emperor) in favor of a virtuous successor (as opposed to an heir) (hist)
2. 2. [n, vs, vt] smooth transference of power (responsibility, etc.)

Kanji in this word

• 禅
  Zen, silent meditation

  On: ゼン (zen)、 セン (sen)

  Kun: しずか (shizuka)、 ゆず.る (yuzu.ru)

  13 strokes · Grade 8 · JLPT N1
• 譲
  defer, turnover, transfer, convey

  On: ジョウ (jou)

  Kun: ゆず.る (yuzu.ru)

  20 strokes · Grade 8 · JLPT N1