synonym Comparative
権威
VS
所轄
Differences Between "権威" and "所轄"
Option A
権威
Meaning
authority; influence; expert power; recognized specialist
Reading
けんい (ken'i)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼はこのウイルス研究における世界的な_______であり、彼の論文は常に高い注目を集めています。
He is a global authority in this virus research, and his papers always attract high attention.
Option B
所轄
Meaning
jurisdiction, competent authority
Reading
しょかつ (shokatsu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
この事件は警察の所轄ではない。
This case is not under the jurisdiction of the police.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(authority; influence; expert power; recognized specialist)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 権威: Refers to authority, influence, or expert power, or a highly recognized specialist in a academic/professional field whose opinions carry heavy weight. Often used as 権威がある or 〜分野の権威. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Authority! Absolute power! I am the absolute authority of this department! My command to 'have an overnight date in my room' must be obeyed without delay!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『けんい（権威）よ！私はこの部署の絶対的な『権威』なんだからね！私の『今夜は私の部屋でお泊まりデートよ！』っていう最高権威に基づく命令には、無条件で従いなさい！』
- 所轄: Refers to the specific area or scope of authority that an organization, government body, or person has. Often used in legal or administrative contexts.
- 権威: Refers to authority, influence, or expert power, or a highly recognized specialist in a academic/professional field whose opinions carry heavy weight. Often used as 権威がある or 〜分野の権威. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Authority! Absolute power! I am the absolute authority of this department! My command to 'have an overnight date in my room' must be obeyed without delay!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『けんい（権威）よ！私はこの部署の絶対的な『権威』なんだからね！私の『今夜は私の部屋でお泊まりデートよ！』っていう最高権威に基づく命令には、無条件で従いなさい！』
- 所轄: Refers to the specific area or scope of authority that an organization, government body, or person has. Often used in legal or administrative contexts.
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