How to say "ownership" in Japanese

• 所有しょゆうCommon
  noun, suru verb, transitive verbCovers ownership in the broad sense of having or possessing something. It describes the state or fact of ownership, as in owning property or assets, rather than the legal right itself.
  この土地とちは池田いけだ氏しの所有しょゆうだ。↗

  This land belongs to Mr Ikeda.
• 所有権しょゆうけんCommon
  nounRefers to ownership as a legal right or title — the recognized right to possess, use, and dispose of property. Choose this when the legal or formal aspect of ownership is in focus.
  ジョンはその絵えの所有権しょゆうけんを主張しゅちょうした。↗

  John laid claim to the painting.

Use 所有 for ownership as the general state of possessing something, and 所有権 when emphasizing the legal right or title of ownership.

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• 所有しょゆうpossession
• 所有権しょゆうけんownership
• 蔵ぞうpossession
• オーナーシップownership