What does kanji 權 mean?

The primary meaning of kanji 權 is authority.

How is kanji 權 read?

The kunyomi readings for kanji 權 are おもり, かり, はか.る; the onyomi readings are ケン, ゴン.

Example words that use kanji 權 include 主權.

Kanken 1 / Pre-Level 1

權

Meaning

authority

authority, power, rights

Stroke Order

Variant: 権 (Shinjitai) , 权 (Itaiji)

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しゅけん

sovereignty

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5 reference sentences

彼には発言權がある。

He has the right to speak.

その委員会は最終決定權を持っている。

That committee has the authority to make the final decision.

權力を振りかざすべきではない。

One should not wield power arrogantly.

すべての市民には教育を受ける權利がある。

All citizens have the right to receive an education.

社長は人事に関する大きな權限を持つ。

The president has broad authority over personnel matters.

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Context Links Usage in Anime Open to see character names and anime titles. 1 related entries

Real-world usage of this kanji in character names and anime titles on Anime.Jepang.org.