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[けん()]
ken
noun, noun, used as a suffix

English Meaning(s) for 権

noun, used as a suffix, noun
  1. right (to do something)
noun, noun, used as a suffix
  1. authority; power

Definition and Synonyms for 権

Right an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
Synonyms: , 権利, 権能
Dominance the power or right to give orders or make decisions
Synonyms: 委任, , 権力, 権能, 権限, 決定権
Power (of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power
Synonyms: パワー, , 権力

Meanings for each kanji in 権

» authority; power; rights

Categories 権 is a member of

State the way something is with respect to its main attributes
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Control power to direct or determine
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Abstract a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 権

Sample Sentences for 権

This group passes out information on such things as travel and health care, and encourages its members to vote on issues that affect this age group such as legislation regulating the insurance industry, medical care and housing.
We are entitled to vote at the age of twenty.
The President vetoed the bill, but Congress overrode his veto.
He will be given American citizenship.
The lord held absolute power over his subjects.

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