What does 独占 mean?
独占 is a Japanese noun meaning “monopoly” in English. It can also be translated as “hogging” depending on context. It is written as 独占 in kanji, どくせん in hiragana, and dokusen in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N1 vocabulary.
Example sentences
彼は独占に反対していた。
He was opposed to monopolies.
女の子が父親の愛情を独占したいと思い、母親を競争者とみなしがちであった。
The girl wanted to monopolize her father's affection and tended to view her mother as a competitor.