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Definition and Synonyms for 独り占め
| 1. | 独占 | 独占を有するまたは利用する |
| Monopolize | have or exploit a monopoly of | |
| Synonyms: | 丸取り, 壟断, 専売, 独占, 独り占め | |
| 2. | 独占 | 何かの排他的な管理もしくは所有 |
| Monopoly | exclusive control or possession of something | |
| Synonyms: | モノポリー, 専売, 独占, 独り占め |
Meanings for each kanji in 独り占め
| » | 独 | single; alone; spontaneously; Germany |
| » | 占 | fortune-telling; divining; forecasting; occupy; hold; have; get; take |
Categories 独り占め is a member of
| 1. | 有する | 具体的または抽象的な感覚のどちらかを持つあるいは保有する |
| Hold | have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense | |
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| 2. | 優越 | 1人の人間もしくは1つの集団が他のもの以上に力を持っている状態 |
| Ascendance | the state that exists when one person or group has power over another | |
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Sample Sentences for 独り占め
当たった宝くじの賞金の大半を、ジョンは独り占めにした。宝くじを買おうと最初に思いついたのは彼なのだからというのがその言い分だ。
John took the lion's share of the lottery winnings; he claimed it was his idea to buy the ticket in the first place.
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