Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 易姓革命(えきせいかくめい) in Japanese

易姓革命
Kana Reading
えきせいかくめい
Romaji
ekiseikakumei
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    revolution (change of dynasty) decreed by Heaven when the incumbent emperor is found lacking in moral virtue (old Chinese political thought)


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