けん
ken
JLPT N116 strokesKanjiLevel 85 - JLPT N1

Quick answer

憲 is the kanji for "Law / Constitution". A common reading is けん (ken). You can practice writing it on this page.

Meaning

Law / Constitution

Also : Law · Constitution

Readings

onけん/ ken

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

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Example Sentences

憲法を遵守する義務がある。

けんぽうをじゅんしゅするぎむがある。

We have a duty to uphold the constitution.

憲法改正論議が続く。

けんぽうかいせいろんぎがつづく。

The debate on constitutional amendment continues.

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