KANJI
譲
yield
concede, transfer, hand over, defer, make way
Kun'yomi
ゆず
On'yomi
じょう
Example sentences
お年寄りに席を譲るべきだ。
One should yield a seat to the elderly.
彼は社長の座を若い世代に譲った。
He handed over the position of president to the younger generation.
互いに一歩も譲らず、議論は平行線を辿った。
Neither side yielded an inch, and the discussion reached a stalemate.
Practice exercises
1
譲
Answer
yieldconcedehand over
2
譲る
to yield; to concede; to hand over
Answer
ゆずる
3
譲
Answer
ゆずじょう
4
譲渡
transfer; assignment
Answer
じょうと
5
互譲
mutual concession
Answer
ごじょう
6
禅譲
peaceful transfer of power; abdication (of an emperor, etc.)
Answer
ぜんじょう