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享有

きょうゆう

N1enjoy · possess rights

Examples

すべての住民は法律の下で同じ権利を享有する。

会員は施設を利用できる利益を平等に享有している。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: 享有 is read as きょうゆう and is a formal noun and する verb for possessing and enjoying a right, benefit, or privilege.
  • Basic usage: Mark the right or benefit with , as in 権利を享有する, and the manner with 平等に.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Difference from everyday enjoy
    • 楽しむ describes enjoying an activity or feeling; 享有 is chiefly used for legal or institutional rights and benefits.
  • Nature of the object
    • It means possessing and benefiting from a right or privilege, not consuming an ordinary object.

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