English–Japanese

“authority” in Japanese

Japanese

Also権限 (kengen)

Pronunciation

Romajiken'i

Example

その先生は数学の権威です。so no sen sei wa sū gaku no ken i de su

That teacher is an authority on mathematics.

Illustration for 権威 (authority)

How to say “authority” in Japanese

“Authority” in Japanese is 権威 (ken'i).

Centers on recognized expertise or standing that gives a person or institution weight when speaking or making judgments.

Full entry for 権威: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 権威

その作家は海外でも権威として高く評価されています。so no sak ka wa kai gai de mo ken i to shi te taka ku hyō ka sa re te i ma su

The writer is highly respected as an authority overseas.

Tips for using 権威

  • In English, authority can mean official power, while Japanese 権威 (ken'i) often highlights the recognized expertise or standing behind a person's influence.

Other Japanese words for “authority”

この権限は部長にあります。ko no ken gen wa bu chō ni a ri ma su

This authority rests with the department manager.

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