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主権
shuken
sovereignty
日本の主権は国民に属する。
Japan's sovereignty belongs to its citizens.
Law
formal
The supreme authority of a state over its territory, people, and government, free from external control.
国際法では、主権国家は他国の干渉を受けない権利を持つ。
Under international law, sovereign states have the right to be free from foreign interference.
In Japanese political and legal contexts, '主権' refers to the fundamental authority of a nation to govern itself without external interference.
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Political Context
'主権' is often discussed in the context of Japan's post-WWII constitution and its relationship with the United States.
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Legal Usage
In legal documents, '主権' is used to describe the highest authority of a nation over its internal and external affairs.
Word Origin
Derived from the Chinese characters '主' (master) and '権' (right or authority), the term '主権' was introduced into Japanese from Chinese legal and political discourse.
Usage Notes
In modern Japanese, '主権' is primarily used in formal political and legal contexts, often in discussions about national independence, international relations, and constitutional law.
Word Breakdown
主
master or primary
root権
right or authority
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