How to say 'Privilege' in Japanese | 特権

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Meaning

Privilege

Reading

Kanji

特Special 権Rights, Authority

Explanation

The Japanese noun '特権 (とっけん)' means 'privilege'. It refers to a special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group. This word is often used in contexts involving social, legal, or professional advantages. For example: He has the privilege of early access「彼は早期アクセスの特権を持っている」(かれはそうきアクセスのとっけんをもっている). The company grants special privileges to its executives「その会社は幹部に特別な特権を与える」(そのかいしゃはかんぶにとくべつなとっけんをあたえる). Note that this word carries a formal tone and is commonly used in discussions about rights, authority, or exclusive benefits.

Part Of Speech

noun

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Kanji Grade

Frequency

5391

Composition

kanji

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