Meaning of 権限 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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権限JLPT 1
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Kana Readingけんげん
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Romajikengen
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- power; authority; jurisdiction
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Example Sentences
権限, けんげん used in context
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開発者は集合体として以下の権限を持つ。3:1の賛成多数をもって、この憲章を修正できる。
Together, the developers may: Amend this constitution, provided they agree with a 3:1 majority.
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He gave me authority to fire them.
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The men have been shorn of their power.
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He delegated his authority to his competent assistant.
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The final decision rests with the president.
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行政指導が広範囲に用いられることは、日本特有のやり方だと考えられている。これにより、官僚は民間に対して、ああしろ、こうしろ、ああするな、こうするな、という強い権限を法律の裏づけなしに行使することができる。
The widespread application of administrative guidance is considered to be a uniquely Japanese practice in which bureaucrats exert authority, without any legal backing, telling the private sector what to do and what not to do.
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