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行使

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 行使

うし
~する Verb
Noun
Transitive
Freq #6512
1

use; exercise (of one's right, authority, power, etc.)

Examples
ニクソンはウォーターゲート事件に関し、黙秘権を行使して無視しようとしたが、結局明るみにでた。
Nixon tried to stonewall through Watergate by ignoring it, but it didn't work.

Kanji in this Word

6 strokes
Frequency: 20
JLPT N4
Grade 2

Meanings

going
journey
carry out
conduct
act
line
row
bank

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
ギョウ
アン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
い.く
ゆ.く
-ゆ.き
-ゆき
-い.き
-いき
おこな.う
おこ.なう
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
いく
なみ
なめ
みち
ゆき
ゆく
使
8 strokes
Frequency: 219
JLPT N3
Grade 3

Meanings

use
send on a mission
order
messenger
envoy
ambassador
cause

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つか.う
つか.い
-つか.い
-づか.い
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