権威
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 権威
1
authority; power; influence; prestige
Examples
学生たちは権威に反抗した。
The students revolted against authority.
その建築家は権威ある賞を受賞したことを自慢した。
The architect boasted that he had received a prestigious award.
2
(an) authority (on); expert
Examples
その教授はシェイクスピアの権威である。
That professor is an authority on Shakespeare.
Kanji in this Word
権
15 strokes
Frequency: 156
JLPT N2
Grade 6
Meanings
authority
power
rights
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケン
ゴン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おもり
かり
はか.る
威
9 strokes
Frequency: 1103
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
intimidate
dignity
majesty
menace
threaten
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
イ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おど.す
おど.し
おど.かす
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
いさ
たけ
たけし
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