Meaning

Primary

Jurisdiction

Alternative

Control

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

Whoever holds the pipe has control of the situation so you give them jurisdiction to do whatever they want. It's better than getting hit by a pipe.

Reading

かんかつ
  • 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

ここは、南署の管轄です。

The southern police have jurisdiction here.

Kanji Composition