Meaning

Primary

Authority

Word Type

noun

Explanation

You have rights and might over this area. That gives you authority.

Reading

けんい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

権威を失ったのにまだ過去の栄光にしがみついていて、全く往生際が悪いったらありゃしないよ。

He's awfully persistent as he still clings to his faded glory even though he lost his authority.

Kanji Composition