市民権
Meanings
citizenship; civic rights; civil rights
Legal and political sense: the status of being a citizen of a country, including associated rights and duties.
He obtained Japanese nationality and acquired citizenship.
Suspension of civil rights is a serious penalty.
widespread acceptance; social recognition; common use
Figurative extension: something (a concept, product, practice) becomes so established that it is treated as a natural part of society, like a citizen. Often used in phrases like 市民権を得る.
Smartphones have completely gained widespread acceptance.
This term has not yet gained common currency.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉の市民権を取得するto acquire citizenship of a country
He acquired citizenship of the country he had lived in for many years.
- 〈事〉が市民権を得るfor something to become widely accepted as normal in society
Telework as a way of working has already gained widespread acceptance.
- 市民権を失うto lose one's citizenship
She lost her citizenship due to certain circumstances.
- 〈物〉として市民権を得るto become established as a recognized/legitimate thing
This word has gained acceptance among young people as slang.