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勢力範囲 (せいりょくはんい) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

勢せい力りょく範はん囲い

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Meanings

1

sphere of influence

Refers to the geographical, political, or organizational area where a person, group, or nation holds power or influence.

その国くには隣りん国ごくの勢せい力りょく範はん囲いに入はいっている

。

That country falls within the neighboring country's sphere of influence.

Kanji

勢forces, energy, military strength
力power, strength, strong
範pattern, example, model
囲surround, besiege, store

Related words

勢せい力りょく圏けんN1
勢力範囲 means the same as 勢力圏 (sphere of influence) but is less common and sounds more technical.

Built from

勢せい力りょく+範はん囲い

Etymology

Compound of 勢力 (power, influence) and 範囲 (range, scope).