禅譲
禅譲する · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 禅譲する | 禅譲しない |
| Polite | 禅譲します | 禅譲しません |
| Past polite | 禅譲しました | 禅譲しませんでした |
| Past | 禅譲した | 禅譲しなかった |
| Te-form | 禅譲して | 禅譲しないで |
| Desire | 禅譲したい | 禅譲したくない |
| Potential | 禅譲できる | 禅譲できない |
| Passive | 禅譲される | 禅譲されない |
| Causative | 禅譲させる | 禅譲させない |
| Causative passive | 禅譲させられる | 禅譲させられない |
| Volitional | 禅譲しよう | |
| Polite volitional | 禅譲しましょう | |
| Imperative | 禅譲しろ | 禅譲するな |
| Conditional | 禅譲すれば | 禅譲しなければ |
| Tara conditional | 禅譲したら | 禅譲しなかったら |
Meanings
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
abdication in favor of a virtuous successor
Historical term referring to the Chinese practice of an emperor yielding the throne to a worthy person rather than a hereditary heir. Used in discussions of ancient Chinese political philosophy.
There is a legend that Emperor Yao abdicated in favor of Shun.
Abdication in favor of a virtuous successor was considered an ideal form of succession in China.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
smooth transfer of power
Extended figurative use for any peaceful, orderly handover of authority or responsibility, often in political or organizational contexts.
The transfer of power to the new president went smoothly.
The process of transferring political power is drawing attention.