憲
けん
ken
JLPT N116 strokesKanjiLevel 85 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
憲 is the kanji for "Constitution". Its reading is けん (ken). This page includes example sentences and a stroke-order diagram.
Meaning
Constitution
Also : Law
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Readings
onけん/ ken
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
16 strokes
Radicals
罒心
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.
Vocabulary using 憲
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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