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行使

Reading

Kana: こうし
Romaji: koushi
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Definition

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use; exercise (of one's right, authority, power, etc.)

Kanji

Readings: コウ、 ギョウ、 アン、 い.く、 ゆ.く、 -ゆ.き、 -ゆき、 -い.き、 -いき、 おこな.う、 おこ.なう
Meanings: going, journey, carry out, conduct, act, line, row, bank
使
Readings: シ、 つか.う、 つか.い、 -つか.い、 -づか.い
Meanings: use, send on a mission, order, messenger, envoy, ambassador, cause

Example Sentences

権利(けんり)行使(こうし)する。
➥I exercise my rights.
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すべての(ひと)投票権(とうひょうけん)行使(こうし)すべきだ。
➥Everyone should exercise their right to vote.
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その労働(ろうどう)組合(くみあい)保守党(ほしゅとう)(たい)して支配的(しはいてき)影響力(えいきょうりょく)行使(こうし)する。
➥The union exerts a dominant influence on the conservative party.
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黙秘権(もくひけん)行使(こうし)したいと(おも)います。
➥I wish to exercise my right to remain silent.
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(きみ)暴力(ぼうりょく)行使(こうし)正当化(せいとうか)することができますか。
➥Can you justify the use of violence?
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大統領(だいとうりょう)はその法案(ほうあん)(たい)して拒否権(きょひけん)行使(こうし)しましたが、議会(ぎかい)再度(さいど)それを無効(むこう)にしました。
➥The President vetoed the bill, but Congress overrode his veto.
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