Japanese symbol for “rights”
利権
りけん
Romaji: riken
interest; rights; concession
In Japanese, rights is 利権, read りけん (riken).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n interest; rights; concession
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “rights”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ライツ | ライツ raitsu | rights |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 利用 | りよう riyou | use; utilization; utilisation |
| 勝利 | しょうり shouri | victory; triumph; win |
| 権利 | けんり kenri | right; privilege |
| 利益 | りえき rieki | profit; gains |
| 便利 | べんり benri | convenient; handy; useful |
| 有利 | ゆうり yuuri | advantageous; favourable; better |
| 政権 | せいけん seiken | (political) administration; political power |
| 権力 | けんりょく kenryoku | (political) power; authority; influence |
See also: Chinese symbol for “rights”.
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