Meaning

Primary

Jurisdiction

Word Type

noun, verbal noun, の adjective

Explanation

If you place control on someone you're giving them jurisdiction over whatever that thing is.

Reading

しょかつ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

とにかく、まずは所轄の警察署に連絡をいれましょう。

Anyway, let’s get in contact with the police station with jurisdiction first.

Kanji Composition