The kanji 権 generally conveys the meaning of "authority," "power," "right," or "influence." It often refers to a legitimate claim or the ability to control or influence something or someone. This can range from political authority to the power of a specific group or individual. The character implies a recognized and often formalized position of control or entitlement.

・On-yomi (音読み): ケン (ken) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): None, or used as a component in compounds.

⚫︎ 権利（けんり） Translation: Right, privilege, claim. ⚫︎ 権力（けんりょく） Translation: Power, authority. ⚫︎ 人権（じんけん） Translation: Human rights.

The kanji 権 is a 形声文字 (keisei moji), a phono-semantic compound. It combines two components: 木 (ki), meaning "tree" or "wood," and 㕞, which serves as the phonetic component, indicating the sound (though the exact pronunciation is less important now). The 木 element is sometimes associated with a tool or a scepter, symbolizing authority, or the tree as a source of strength or materials, hence the connection to "power" or "authority." The phonetic component likely influenced the sound ケン (ken).