English–Japanese
“sovereignty” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajishuken
Example
主権は国民にあります。shu ken wa koku min ni a ri ma su
Sovereignty belongs to the people.
How to say “sovereignty” in Japanese
“Sovereignty” in Japanese is 主権 (shuken).
It represents the final right of a political community to control its territory, government, and public decisions.
Example sentences with 主権
国民は選挙を通じて主権を行使します。koku min wa sen kyo o tsū ji te shu ken o kō shi shi ma su
Citizens exercise their sovereignty through elections.
Tips for using 主権
- Sovereignty is also used in international relations to describe a state's independence from the authority of other states.