“Authority” in Japanese
Short answer
Authority in Japanese is “典拠” (tenkyo). Full meaning: (an) authority, (a) source, (written) reference.
Other ways to say “Authority” in Japanese
権威
keni authority, power, influence, prestige; (an) authority (on), expert
通
tooru authority, expert, connoisseur, well-informed person; counter for messages, letters, notes, documents, etc.; understanding (esp. of male-female relations), tact, insight
威令
irei authority
巨擘
kyohaku authority, big-shot, star
権能
kennou authority, power, function
拠り所
yoridokoro grounds, foundation, authority; support, prop, something upon which to rely
ツウ
tsuu authority, expert, connoisseur, well-informed person; counter for messages, letters, notes, documents, etc.; understanding (esp. of male-female relations), tact, insight
権力
kenryoku (political) power, authority, influence
威権
iken authority, power
当局者
toukyokusha authority (person)
オーソリティー
oosoritii authority
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