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