JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
譲 — defer
- Reading
- ジョウ・ゆず.る
- Meaning
- defer; turnover; transfer; convey
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
譲 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ジョウ・ゆず.る and it means defer; turnover; transfer; convey. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
譲 appears in everyday japanese words such as 譲歩 (concession) and 譲る (to turn over).
Japanese words containing 譲
Frequently asked questions
What does 譲 mean in Japanese?
譲 means defer; turnover; transfer; convey in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 譲 read?
譲 is read ジョウ・ゆず.る. Reading it inside real words — 譲歩 and 譲る — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 譲 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 譲 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 譲 in a word?
A common word containing 譲 is 譲歩 (じょうほ) — "concession". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 譲 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 譲 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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