abdicate in Japanese
abdicate in Japanese is 退位, 退位する — abdicate means to formally give up a position of power, especially a throne.
abdicate in Japanese
退位
Pronounced: taii
(intransitive) To relinquish or renounce a throne, or other high office or dignity; to renounce sovereignty. [First attested in the early 18th c.]
退位する
(intransitive) To relinquish or renounce a throne, or other high office or dignity; to renounce sovereignty. [First attested in the early 18th c.]
What does "abdicate" mean?
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verb To formally give up a position of power, especially a throne.
"The king abdicated in favor of his younger brother."
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verb To fail to carry out a duty or responsibility one is expected to fulfill.
"Critics said the board had abdicated its responsibility to oversee spending."
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abdicate in a sentence
- The king abdicated in favor of his younger brother.
- Critics said the board had abdicated its responsibility to oversee spending.
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What is "abdicate" in Japanese?
"abdicate" in Japanese is 退位, 退位する. abdicate means: To formally give up a position of power, especially a throne.
How do you pronounce 退位?
"abdicate" in Japanese is 退位, pronounced "taii".
How do you use "abdicate" in a sentence?
Example: "The king abdicated in favor of his younger brother." In Japanese, "abdicate" is 退位, 退位する.
Are there other ways to say "abdicate" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "abdicate": 退位, 退位する.
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