Vocab Info
N1 Noun
権威authority, power, influence
Dictionary Definition
Noun
1.
authority, power, influence, prestige
Noun
2.
(an) authority (on), expert
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権威 【けんい】
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親は子供に対して権威を示すべきだ。
Parents should demonstrate their authority to their children. {authority, power, influence}
権威のある賞を受賞したので私は幸せです。
I am happy because I received a prestigious award. {authority, power, influence}
心臓外科の権威は心臓について全てを知っています。
The authority in cardiac surgery knows everything about the heart. {authority, power, influence}
権威を振りかざしたが最後、皆からの尊敬の念を失う事になるだろう。
Once you flaunt your authority, you will likely lose the respect of everyone. {authority, power, influence}
行政の権威が失墜してしまったが故に、国民たちが好き勝手をしています。
Because the authority of the administration has fallen, the citizens are doing as they please. {authority, power, influence}
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