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VocabJLPT N1

privilege

Nounの-Adjective

Definitions

1. privilege
2. special right

A noun meaning a special privilege or right that is granted to a particular person or group and not available to others. It is often used in formal or political contexts, and can carry a slightly negative nuance implying unfair advantage, as in 「特権階級」meaning "a privileged class."

Example sentences

Sentence 1

In the first place, who is the privilege of accessing information actually for?

Sentence 2

As a company, we need to revisit the privileges held by certain departments.

Sentence 3

What, do you think you have some kind of privilege that means you never have to apologize?

Sentence 4

I know it's obvious, but being able to learn freely is such a huge privilege!

Sentence 5

By the way, what exactly are the privileges that only executives have?