禅譲 zenjō
zenjō
Noun
, Suru Verb
1. abdication (of a Chinese emperor) in favor of a virtuous successor (as opposed to an heir)
Transitive
, Dated
Noun
, Suru Verb
2. smooth transference of power (responsibility, etc.)
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zenjōde
て-form: Used to connect clauses, make requests, or chain actions
1. With abdication; By abdication
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zenjōjanaidesu
The polite negative form
1. It's not zenjo.; It's not a yielding/transfer of power.
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zenjōdewārimasen
The polite negative form
1. It is not a concession.; It is not a transfer.
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zenjōjārimasendeshita
The polite, past negative form
1. Was not a yielding.; Was not a transfer of power.
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zenjōjanakattadesu
The polite, past negative form
1. Wasn't yielding.; Wasn't relinquishing.
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zenjōdeshō
Expresses probability in a polite manner ("probably…")
1. Probably succession.; Probably transfer.
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zenjōdewārimasendeshita
The polite, past negative form
1. Was not a surrender.; Was not a yielding.
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