Translation of Japanese word "権利" to English
権利
けんり
[kenri]
IPA: /kenri/
Meaning
NounThat which complies with justice, law or reason.
How to use
権利 (kenri) — 'right / privilege / claim'. 人権 (jinken) — human rights. 権利を主張する — assert one's rights.
🇬🇧 English
right (legal)
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 権利
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): けんり
Romaji Transcription: kenri
Example Sentences
彼は法律によって認められた権利を持っています。
かれはほうりつてんめられたけんりをもっています。
He has a right granted by law.
権利は大切なものです。
けんりはたいせつなものです。
Rights are precious things.
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- 人権— human rights
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What does the Japanese word "権利" mean?▼
The Japanese word "権利" means "right (legal)" in English.
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The word "権利" is read as "けんり" (kenri). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "A right granted by law.".
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