Quick answer
権 is the kanji for "Power". It is a JLPT N3 kanji. The main reading is おもり (omori). Stroke-order practice is available below.
Meaning
Power
Also : Rights · Authority
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
15 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 権 represents 'AUTHORITY'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of authority.
On-reading: けん — remember this sound by associating it with authority. Kun-reading: おもり.
Example Sentences
基本的人権を守りましょう。
きほんてきじんけんをまもりましょう。
Let's protect basic human rights.
選挙権は大切な権利です。
せんきょけんはたいせつなけんりです。
Voting rights are important rights.
Vocabulary using 権
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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