Meaning

Primary

Monopoly

Alternative

Monopolize

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

You are alone in what you occupy. Nobody but you occupies it. You have a monopoly. You monopolize it.

Reading

どくせん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

うちの家族の場合は、父がテレビを独占しています。

In my family’s case, my father monopolizes the television.

それまでは、一つのプロバイダによる独占的な事業でした。

Until then, it was a monopolistic business by a single provider.

あの会社は独占禁止法違反の疑いで調査を受けている。

That company is under investigation for suspected violations of antitrust laws.

Kanji Composition