privilege in Japanese
privilege in Japanese is 特権 — privilege means a special right, benefit, or advantage available to some people but not others.
privilege in Japanese
特権
Pronounced: tokken
What does "privilege" mean?
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noun A special right, benefit, or advantage available to some people but not others.
"Free healthcare should be a right, not a privilege for the few."
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noun A rare or fortunate opportunity to do something.
"It was a privilege to sing at my grandfather's birthday party."
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verb To give someone a special right or advantage.
"The old system privileged students from wealthy families."
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privilege in a sentence
- Free healthcare should be a right, not a privilege for the few.
- Access to the exclusive lounge is a privilege reserved for first-class passengers.
- It was a privilege to sing at my grandfather's birthday party.
- We feel it is a real privilege to teach such talented students.
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What is "privilege" in Japanese?
"privilege" in Japanese is 特権. privilege means: A special right, benefit, or advantage available to some people but not others.
How do you pronounce 特権?
"privilege" in Japanese is 特権, pronounced "tokken".
How do you use "privilege" in a sentence?
Example: "Free healthcare should be a right, not a privilege for the few." In Japanese, "privilege" is 特権.
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