noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
hegemony; supremacy; dominance
Refers to political, economic, or military dominance by one nation or group over others. Often used in formal or analytical contexts.
その国は地域の覇権を握ろうとしている。
That country is trying to seize regional hegemony.
覇権争いが激化している。
The struggle for supremacy is intensifying.
Sino-Japanese compound of 覇 (supremacy, rule by might) and 権 (power, authority).