Definition of 下克上 (げこくじょう)
げこくじょう
下克上
げこくじょう
gekokujou
Common word
noun
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juniors dominating seniors, inferiors overthrowing their superiors, retainer supplanting his lord
Other readings:
下剋上【げこくじょう】
Related Kanji
| 下 | below, down, descend, give, low, inferior |
| 克 | overcome, kindly, skillfully |
| 上 | above, up |
| 剋 | victory |