Meaning of 権威 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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権威JLPT 1
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Kana Readingけんい
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Romajiken'i
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- authority; power; influence
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Example Sentences
権威, けんい used in context
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He has no authority over his staff members.
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He was a great authority on astronomy, or the science of the heavenly bodies.
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He is an authority on China.
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He is an authority on the humanities.
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He is an authority on criminal law.
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He is the last man to submit to authority.
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Kanji found in this word
intimidate, dignity, majesty, menace, threaten
On: イ
Kun: おど.す, おど.し, おど.かす
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