JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
権 — authority
- Reading
- ケン・ゴン・おもり・かり・はか.る
- Meaning
- authority; power; rights
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
権 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ケン・ゴン・おもり・かり・はか.る and it means authority; power; rights. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
権 appears in everyday japanese words such as 権 (authority), 主権 (sovereignty) and 政権 (administration).
Japanese words containing 権
Frequently asked questions
What does 権 mean in Japanese?
権 means authority; power; rights in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 権 read?
権 is read ケン・ゴン・おもり・かり・はか.る. Reading it inside real words — 権 and 主権 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 権 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 権 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 権 in a word?
A common word containing 権 is 権 (けん) — "authority". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 権 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 権 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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