Translation

著作権 / 版権 / コピーライト

Meaning

Copyright is the legal right to control copying, publishing, adapting, performing, or sharing an original creative work. It protects expression, not every idea or fact.

Examples

• この曲の著作権は作曲者が持っています。
  The composer owns the copyright to this song.
• 写真を使う前に著作権を確認してください。
  Check the copyright before using the photo.