権
Authority
Meanings
Authority, Power, Rights
On'yomi
γγγ γγ
Chinese-derived readings, typically used in compounds.
Kun'yomi
γγγγ γγγ γ―γ.γ
Native Japanese readings, typically used as standalone words.
Stroke order
権 is written in 15 strokes. Diagram from KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0).
About this kanji
権 (Authority) is taught on WaniKani at level 21 and appears in the JLPT N3 kanji set. It is taught in Japanese elementary school grade 6 as part of the official Joyo kanji list. It ranks #156 in modern newspaper-frequency lists. It is written with 15 strokes.
Other kanji at WaniKani level 21
Words using 権
θΆζ¨©γγ£γγgoing beyond authorityζ’εΎζ¨©γγ¨γγγvested rightsζ£ζ¨©γγγabstention (from voting)ζε¦ζ¨©γγγ²γγright of veto権γγright (to do something)権ε¨γγγauthority権ηγγγγ(one's) interests権ιγγγγpower権ε©γγγright権εγγγγγ(political) powerε
¬ζ°ζ¨©γγγΏγγγcivil rightsε΅ζ¨©γγγγcreditδΈζ¨©γγγγthe three powers of government (legislative, executive and judicial)εζΏζ¨©γγγγγγsuffrageεΈζ°ζ¨©γγΏγγγcitizenship主権γγ
γγsovereignty
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