JLPT N1 Advanced
実権
Real power or actual control
Readings
Noun
Real Power / Actual Control
Refers to substantive authority and active decision-making power, often distinguished from nominal or ceremonial titles.
Example
社長 は 会長 の 息子 だ が 、 実権 は まだ 会長 が 握って いる 。
The president is the chairman's son, but the chairman still holds the real power.
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