易えき姓せい革かく命めいMeaningsNoun1. revolution (change of dynasty) decreed by Heaven when the incumbent emperor is found lacking in moral virtue (old Chinese political thought) (Yojijukugo, Historical)Kanji used易easy姓surname革leather命continued existencePitch accentえきせいかくめいComposed of易えきtype of cleromancy divination (described in the Book of Changes) performed with long sticks; The Book of Changes; Yijing; I ChingNoun姓せいsurname; family name; hereditary title (used in ancient Japan to denote rank and political standing)Noun革かく命めいrevolution; 58th year of the sexagenary cycle (in Onmyōdō)Noun