Japanese

せいけん
Meaning: political power, administration
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

政
権

Example sentences

The new administration made economic recovery its top priority.
新政権は経済全般にわたる改革を進める方針だ
The new administration plans to promote reforms across the entire economy.
彼は政権を掌握した。
He seized control of the government.
彼らは独裁政権の打倒を叫んだ
They called for the overthrow of the dictatorial regime.
政権は人心を掌握することに腐心している。
The administration is struggling to win over the hearts of the people.
その政権は内部の腐敗によって瓦解した。
The regime collapsed due to internal corruption.
その国は長年、独裁政権によって支配されていた
That country was ruled by a dictatorship for many years.
自民党と公明党が連立政権を組んでいる
The Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito form a coalition government.
不祥事により、政権の支持基盤は土崩瓦解した
Due to the scandal, the administration's support base collapsed completely.
経済の低迷により、その政権の基盤は岌岌たるものとなった。
Due to the economic downturn, the foundation of the administration became precarious.

Usage Notes

Refers to the organization or group that holds political power and governs.

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