N3
けんい (ken'i)
権威
authority; influence; expert power; recognized specialist
💡 Nuance & Usage:
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！』
📝 Example Sentences
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.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "権威"!
国家の最高裁判所による判決は、司法の最高_______に基づく決定であり、覆すことはできません。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 絶対的な支配力や権威「権威」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『最高権威の判決！絶対ね！じゃあ、私の「ハルカ、愛してる！」っていう愛の白状を強要する権威についても、絶対として受け入れなさい！』
English: Since it represents the supreme power/authority, 'authority/influence' (ken'i) is correct. Haruka: 'Sentence of the highest authority! Absolute indeed! Then, accept even my authority of compelling the confession of "Haruka, I love you!" as absolute!'
English: Since it represents the supreme power/authority, 'authority/influence' (ken'i) is correct. Haruka: 'Sentence of the highest authority! Absolute indeed! Then, accept even my authority of compelling the confession of "Haruka, I love you!" as absolute!'
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