権限
けんげん
kengen
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 78 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
権限 (けんげん (kengen)) means "Authority". It is read けんげん (kengen). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Authority
Also : Power · Jurisdiction
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Example Sentences
その大臣は広い権限を持っている。
その だいじん は ひろい けんげん を もっている。
The minister has broad authority.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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