Japanese symbol for “bequeath”
譲る
ゆずる
Romaji: yuzuru
to hand over; to transfer; to turn over; to assign
In Japanese, bequeath is 譲る, read ゆずる (yuzuru).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- v5r, vt to hand over; to transfer; to turn over; to assign; to convey; to bequeath
- v5r, vt to give up (e.g. one's seat); to give way
- v5r, vt to yield; to concede; to give ground; to surrender
- v5r, vt to sell
- v5r, vt to postpone; to put off; to defer
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “bequeath”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 伝える | つたえる tsutaeru | to convey; to report; to transmit |
| 残す | のこす nokosu | to leave (to someone, esp. after one's death); to bequeath |
| 遺す | のこす nokosu | to leave (to someone, esp. after one's death); to bequeath |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 譲渡 | じょうと jouto | transfer; assignment; conveyance |
| 譲歩 | じょうほ jouho | concession; conciliation; compromise |
| 分譲 | ぶんじょう bunjou | selling (real-estate) lots |
| 移譲 | いじょう ijou | handing over (of a right, property, etc.); transfer; assignment |
| 割譲 | かつじょう katsujou | cession (of territory) |
See also: Chinese symbol for “bequeath”.
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