主権
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Base noun form. Refers to supreme authority or power, especially of a state or people. Used in phrases like 『主権国家』 (shuken kokka, 'sovereign state') or 『主権を守る』 (shuken o mamoru, 'to protect sovereignty').
Theme
In a university political science class, User and their professor, Professor Tanaka, discuss current events related to national governance.
主権
しゅけん
sovereignty
Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts
Memory Hook
Think of a 'main' (主 shu) 'power' (権 ken) — sovereignty is the main power of a nation! 'Main power' → 主権 (shuken, 'sovereignty').
Cultural Note
In Japanese politics and law, 『主権』 (shuken, 'sovereignty') is a key concept, often discussed in contexts like 『国民主権』 (kokumin shuken, 'popular sovereignty') or 『国家主権』 (kokka shuken, 'state sovereignty'). It's central to understanding Japan's post-war constitution.
Forms
Base: 主権Base noun form. Refers to supreme authority or power, especially of a state or people. Used in phrases like 『主権国家』 (shuken kokka, 'sovereign state') or 『主権を守る』 (shuken o mamoru, 'to protect sovereignty').