譲渡（じょうと、jouto）
- transfer

The Japanese word 譲渡 (じょうと) means "transfer," "assignment," or "conveyance" of something, typically ownership or rights. It refers to the act of giving something to someone else, relinquishing control or possession. The "something" can be a physical object (like a house or car), or it can be something abstract (like intellectual property rights or shares in a company). 譲渡 implies a formal or legal transfer, often involving documentation or agreement.

⚫︎土地の譲渡 Translation: Land transfer ⚫︎著作権の譲渡 Translation: Copyright transfer ⚫︎株式の譲渡 Translation: Transfer of stocks

譲渡 is used in formal situations, such as legal documents, business transactions, or when discussing the change of ownership. It’s a common term in legal and financial contexts. It is not generally used in casual conversations. Consider using other words when speaking informally.

⚫︎The word is typically written with the kanji 譲渡. ⚫︎The reading is じょうと (in hiragana). ⚫︎There are no significant variations in okurigana.

⚫︎移転（いてん） - transfer, relocation (can sometimes be used as a synonym depending on the context). ⚫︎引き渡し（ひきわたし） - delivery, handover (more focused on physical handover). ⚫︎売却（ばいきゃく） - sale (specifically for selling something)

⚫︎取得（しゅとく） - acquisition, obtaining ⚫︎保有（ほゆう） - possession, holding

彼は会社を友人に譲渡することに決めた。 ・Translation: He decided to transfer the company to his friend. ・Explanation: This sentence demonstrates the transfer of a company (ownership) from one person to another.

この契約は、知的財産権の譲渡を規定しています。 ・Translation: This contract stipulates the transfer of intellectual property rights. ・Explanation: This sentence refers to the transfer of rights, a common aspect of legal documents.

譲渡 is a compound word. The kanji 譲 means "to yield," "to transfer," or "to concede." The kanji 渡 means "to ferry," "to cross over," or "to hand over." Combined, they create the concept of "handing over" or "transferring" something.