Word details
独占
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 独占.
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Entry
1
monopoly; monopolization; exclusivity
Examples
彼は独占に反対していた。
He was opposed to monopolies.
2
hogging; keeping to oneself
Examples
女の子が父親の愛情を独占したいと思い、母親を競争者とみなしがちであった。
The girl wanted to monopolize her father's affection and tended to view her mother as a competitor.
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