synonym Comparative
権限
VS
権威
Differences Between "権限" and "権威"
Option A
権限
Meaning
authority, power, jurisdiction
Reading
けんげん (kengen)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
その件は私の権限外なので、上司に相談してください。
That matter is beyond my authority, so please consult my supervisor.
Option B
権威
Meaning
authority
Reading
けんい (kenni)
Syllabus Level
C1
Practical Example
私は権威に興味があります。
I am interested in authority.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(authority, power, jurisdiction)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 権限: The legitimate right or power to give orders, make decisions, or take action, usually within a specific scope. (職務や地位に基づいて与えられた、ある特定の事柄を処理する権限や権利)
- 権威: Essential structural term in CEFR C1 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C1語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
- 権限: The legitimate right or power to give orders, make decisions, or take action, usually within a specific scope. (職務や地位に基づいて与えられた、ある特定の事柄を処理する権限や権利)
- 権威: Essential structural term in CEFR C1 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C1語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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