下克上

げこくじょう

Also written 下剋上

Meanings

1. Noun juniors dominating seniors; inferiors overthrowing their superiors; retainer supplanting his lord

Kanji

• 下 down. Read as ゲ.
• 克 overcome. Read as コク.
• 上 up. Read as ジョウ.

Common phrases

• 下克上を果たす

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