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suffrage, political rights, right to participate in government
The right of citizens to participate in political processes, including the right to vote and the right to run for office.
女性の参政権が認められた。
Women's suffrage was recognized.
参政権は民主主義の基本だ。
Suffrage is fundamental to democracy.
日本では満18歳から参政権が与えられる。
In Japan, political rights are granted from the age of 18.
WORD FORMATION:
参政 (participation in government) + 権 (right). 参政 itself is 参 (participate) + 政 (politics).
USAGE:
Includes both 選挙権 (right to vote) and 被選挙権 (right to run for office). Often appears in discussions of history, civics, and constitutional law.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 参政権を認める: to recognize suffrage
- 参政権を与える: to grant suffrage
- 参政権を獲得する: to obtain suffrage
- 女性参政権: women's suffrage