“Renunciation” in Japanese
Short answer
Renunciation in Japanese is “離行” (rigyou). Full meaning: renunciation, self-abnegation.
Other ways to say “Renunciation” in Japanese
棄権
kiken abstention (from voting), renunciation (of a right), withdrawal (from a contest)
背教
haikyou apostasy, renunciation (e.g. of a religion), defection
棄教
kikyou apostasy, renunciation (e.g. of a religion), defection
放棄
houki abandonment, renouncement, renunciation, resignation, abdication, surrender, relinquishing, waiving, giving up
委棄
iki waiving (a right), waiver, renunciation; abandonment, desertion
棄却
kikyaku rejection, dismissal, turning down, abandoning, renunciation
抛棄
houki abandonment, renouncement, renunciation, resignation, abdication, surrender, relinquishing, waiving, giving up
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