N1
きとくけん (kitokuken)
既得権
vested rights; established rights
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Often used in political, economic, or legal contexts to refer to rights or privileges that have been established and are difficult to change or abolish. 政治や経済の文脈で、確立されていて変更・廃止が難しい権利や特権を指す場合によく使われます。
📝 Example Sentences
新しい政策は、一部の人々の既得権を侵害する可能性があります。
The new policy might infringe upon the vested rights of some people.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "既得権"!
改革には、古い制度によって生まれた_______を乗り越える必要がある。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 改革が難しい原因となる、以前から持っている権利を指す言葉です。
English: This refers to rights held from before, which often make reforms difficult.
English: This refers to rights held from before, which often make reforms difficult.
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