Meaning of 権利 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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権利JLPT 3
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Kana Readingけんり
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Romajikenri
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- right; privilege
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Example Sentences
権利, けんり used in context
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The professor who invented it has the right to reasonable remuneration from the university.
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しかし、中国では、「人権」という言葉が使われず、基本的権利と表記される。
However, in China, they don't use a word for "human rights," but instead express it as "fundamental rights".
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In a democracy all citizens have equal rights.
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僕は君の意見に不賛成だがそれを述べる君の権利は最後まで護ってやろう。
I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.
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The average nurse is entitled to three weeks' holiday a year.
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The victims are entitled to compensation for their injuries.
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