Word Meaning 禅譲
ぜんじょう
zenjou
禅譲 is read as ぜんじょう (zenjou) and means abdication (of a Chinese emperor) in favor of a virtuous successor (as opposed to an heir).
Meaning
English
- abdication (of a Chinese emperor) in favor of a virtuous successor (as opposed to an heir)
- smooth transference of power (responsibility, etc.)
Reading
Kana
ぜんじょう
Romaji
zenjou