禅譲

ぜんじょう

Meanings

1. Noun, する verb, Transitive abdication (of a Chinese emperor) in favor of a virtuous successor (as opposed to an heir)
2. smooth transference of power (responsibility, etc.)

Kanji

• 禅 Zen. Read as ゼン.
• 譲 yield. Read as ジョウ.

Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists