Translation guide
The concept of a special right, advantage, or immunity granted to a person or group. In Japanese, this is expressed through nouns like 特権 (formal/legal), 特典 (perk/benefit), and verbs like ～する特権がある or ～する栄誉がある. The most common and direct translation is 特権, but context matters: a customer perk is 特典, while the honor of doing something is often 栄誉.
A right or advantage that only a particular person or group has, often officially granted.
The standard word for 'privilege' in legal, social, or formal contexts. Refers to a special right or immunity not available to everyone.
It's a privilege that only the wealthy have.
Diplomats have the privilege of tax exemption.
Pattern for 'have the privilege of doing something'. Used in formal or official contexts.
He was granted the privilege of meeting the president.
Refers to a privilege in the sense of a special benefit or perk, often for customers, members, or employees. Not for legal rights.
If you become a member, you can receive various privileges (perks).
Expressing that it is an honor or a special opportunity to do something, often in formal speech.
Used in formal contexts to express the honor or privilege of doing something. Often used in speeches or formal introductions.
I have been given the privilege (honor) of speaking here today.
Similar to 栄誉, but slightly more common in everyday polite speech. 'It is an honor/privilege to...'
It's a privilege (honor) to meet you.
Humble expression implying that one is receiving a privilege or favor by being allowed to do something. Very common in business Japanese.
I have the privilege of presenting today. (lit. I will humbly receive the favor of presenting.)
A privilege in the sense of having access to something not available to others, often in a social or experiential context.
Access rights or permissions in a computer system.
The standard term for 'privilege' or 'permission' in IT contexts. Often used with アクセス (access).
Administrator privileges are required.
Also used in IT, but 権限 is more common for general permissions. 特権 often implies elevated or special system rights.
特権 (とっけん) is a special right or immunity, often legal or social. 特典 (とくてん) is a benefit or perk, like a free gift or discount. Don't use 特権 for a customer loyalty perk; use 特典.
As a membership privilege (perk), there is a 10% discount.
When expressing the honor of meeting someone or being invited, 光栄 (こうえい) or 栄誉 (えいよ) is more natural than 特権. 特権 can sound too heavy or legalistic.
Refers to the 'privileged class' in a socio-economic sense. More academic or political.
They come from a privileged class.
この操作には特権が必要です。
This operation requires privileges.