JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
券 — ticket
- Reading
- ケン
- Meaning
- ticket
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
券 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ケン and it means ticket. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
券 appears in everyday japanese words such as 券 (ticket), 旅券 (passport) and 回数券 (book of tickets).
Japanese words containing 券
Frequently asked questions
What does 券 mean in Japanese?
券 means ticket in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 券 read?
券 is read ケン. Reading it inside real words — 券 and 旅券 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 券 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 券 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 券 in a word?
A common word containing 券 is 券 (けん) — "ticket". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 券 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 券 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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