憲法
けんぽう
kenpou
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 46 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
憲法 (けんぽう (kenpou)) means "Constitution". It is read けんぽう (kenpou). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Constitution
Also : Rules · Regulation
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Example Sentences
新しい憲法は国民の権利を守るために制定された。
あたらしいけんぽうはこくみんのけんりをまもるためにせいていされた。
The new constitution was enacted to protect the rights of citizens.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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