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What is the Kanji for 'Hand over' and 'Defer'? | 譲

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Hand over' and 'Defer', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Hand over' and 'Defer' is 譲.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hand over, Defer

    Reading

    kunyomiゆず

    yuzu

    onyomiじょう

    jou

    Parts

    Say (言)

    Example Word

    譲渡: transfer. The Japanese noun '譲渡 (じょうと)' refers to the act of transferring ownership, rights, or property from one party to another. It is commonly used in legal, financial, or business contexts. For example: The transfer of shares was completed「株の譲渡が完了した」(かぶのじょうとがかんりょうした). The land was transferred to the new owner「土地が新しい所有者に譲渡された」(とちがあたらしいしょゆうしゃにじょうとされた). This term is often associated with formal agreements or contracts.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    20

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1566

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    radical

    Meaning

    Say

    Radical Form Of

    component

Words Using

This kanji is used in 2 words:

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 46 kanji contain the part 訁 as well.

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    Theory, Explanation

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    Discuss

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    Deliberation

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    Meaning

    Evidence

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    Set up, Establish

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    Permit, Allow

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    Lecture

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    Try, Attempt

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    Request

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    Detailed

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    Mistake

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    Chastise

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    Meaning

    Apologize

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    Meaning

    Birth

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    Meaning

    Instruction

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    Poetry

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    Meaning

    Boast

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    Meaning

    Sincerity

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    Meaning

    Many, Various

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    Meaning

    Protect, Defend

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    Meaning

    Sue, Appeal

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    Meaning

    Poetry, Words

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    Meaning

    Sue, Litigate

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    Meaning

    Examine a patient, Diagnose

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    Meaning

    Prison, Litigation

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    Meaning

    Entrust, Consign

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    Meaning

    Plot, Conspire

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    Meaning

    Lie, Swindle

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    Meaning

    Stuff, Packed

    kanji

    Meaning

    Consent, Agreement

    kanji

    Meaning

    Consult

    kanji

    Meaning

    Correspond to

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    Meaning

    Humble, Modesty

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    Meaning

    Musical score, Systematic record

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    Meaning

    Recitation, Recite poetry

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    Meaning

    Audience with the, Audience

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    Meaning

    Discreet, Respectfully

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    Imperial edict

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    Meaning

    Riddle

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    Meaning

    Elucidate

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    Meaning

    Harmony

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    Meaning

    Obituary

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    Meaning

    Visit a shrine

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 3 kanji contain the part 㐮 as well.

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    Meaning

    Brew

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    Meaning

    Lass, Young lady

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    Meaning

    Lot, Arable soil

Learn the Kanji

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What does 譲 mean?

譲 means 'Hand over' and 'Defer'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.