Japanese Conversation · Level 124
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Japanese word
行使
Pronunciation
Romajikōshi
Meaning
- nounexercise
Example
有権者は投票権を行使します。yū ken sha wa tō hyō ken o kō shi shi ma su
Voters exercise their right to vote.
More examples
会社は緊急時の権限行使を一時的に制限します。kai sha wa kin kyū ji no ken gen kō shi o ichi ji teki ni sei gen shi ma su
The company temporarily limits the exercise of authority in emergencies.
Core concept
Describes actively using an available right, power, or authority in a particular situation.
Common phrases
権利の行使ken ri no kō shi
exercise of a right
権限の行使ken gen no kō shi
exercise of authority
職権の行使shok ken no kō shi
exercise of official authority
投票権の行使tō hyō ken no kō shi
exercise of voting rights
Similar words
発動hatsudō: The act of putting a power, authority, or measure into effect, often in response to a situation.
利用riyō: The use of a right, opportunity, or resource for a particular purpose.
Definition in Japanese
持っている権利や権限を実際に働かせること。mo tte i ru ken ri ya ken gen o jis sai ni hatara ka se ru ko to
Word origin
行使 (kōshi) combines the Sino-Japanese readings of 行 (kō, "carry out") and 使 (shi, "use"), forming a word for putting a right or authority to use.
Usage tips
- The English word exercise has a formal sense beyond physical activity, including the use of a right or power, which makes it a frequent term in legal and political writing.