禅譲

ぜんじょう

[zenjou]

Definitions

1.noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru

abdication (of a Chinese emperor) in favor of a virtuous successor (as opposed to an heir)

2.noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru

smooth transference of power (responsibility, etc.)