著作権の侵害

• Reading: ちょさくけんのしんがい
• Romaji: chosakuken no shingai
• Kanji breakdown: 著 (cho) — author, notable; 作 (saku) — create, make; 権 (ken) — right, authority; 侵 (shin) — invade; 害 (gai) — harm, damage
• Pronunciation: /tɕo.sa.kɯ.keɴ.no.ɕiɴ.ɡa.i/

Meaning

Copyright infringement; the unauthorised use of copyrighted material.

A compound noun phrase combining 著作権 (chosakuken, copyright) with の (possessive) and 侵害 (shingai, infringement/violation). A key legal term in intellectual property law. Has become increasingly relevant with the internet age, covering issues from illegal downloads to AI-generated content disputes.

Examples

1. この動画は著作権の侵害で削除されました。 This video was removed for copyright infringement.
2. 著作権の侵害にならないよう注意が必要だ。 Care must be taken not to infringe on copyright.
3. 音楽の無断使用は著作権の侵害にあたる。 Using music without permission constitutes copyright infringement.

Usage Guide

Context: legal, internet, publishing, intellectual property

Tone: serious

Origin & History

From 著作権 (chosakuken: 著作 'literary work' + 権 'right') + の (possessive) + 侵害 (shingai: 侵 'invade' + 害 'harm'). A modern legal compound meaning 'violation of the right to a literary/creative work.'

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal