JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
憲 — constitution
- Reading
- ケン
- Meaning
- constitution; law
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
憲 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ケン and it means constitution; law. 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.
憲 appears in everyday japanese words such as 憲法 (constitution).
Japanese words containing 憲
Frequently asked questions
What does 憲 mean in Japanese?
憲 means constitution; law in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 憲 read?
憲 is read ケン. Reading it inside real words — 憲法 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 憲 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 憲 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 憲 in a word?
A common word containing 憲 is 憲法 (けんぽう) — "constitution". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 憲 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 憲 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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