譲渡

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 譲渡, read じょうと, means transferring an object, right or similar interest to someone else.
• Basic usage: It is used for passing on an unneeded object or transferring membership to another person.
  • 不要になった机を近所の施設に譲渡した。

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Transfer compared with 貸与
  • 譲渡 focuses on passing ownership or rights to someone else, while 貸与 focuses on lending with the expectation of return.