易姓革命

えきせいかくめい

Meanings

1. Noun revolution (change of dynasty) decreed by Heaven when the incumbent emperor is found lacking in moral virtue (old Chinese political thought)

Kanji

• 易 trade. Read as エキ.
• 姓 surname. Read as セイ.
• 革 reform. Read as カク.
• 命 life. Read as メイ.

Word lists

• Yojijukugo (四字熟語)

Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists