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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

He assumed the leadership of the political party.
Under the reign of tyranny, innocent people were deprived of their citizenship.
Both sons pretended to the throne.
The state government deprived the civil rights of their citizen.
She has a claim on her deceased husband's estate.

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