Japanese

けんり
Meaning: right; privilege
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

権
利

Example sentences

Everyone has the right to live in peace.
人間は皆、法の下に等しい権利を持っている。
All humans have equal rights under the law.
労働者の権利を守るために、新しい法律が制定された。
A new law was enacted to protect workers' rights.
権利と義務は表裏の関係にある。
Rights and duties are two sides of the same coin.
権利と義務は表裏一体の関係にある。
Rights and obligations are two sides of the same coin.

Usage Notes

Refers to a legal or moral entitlement to have or do something.

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