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Kanji 憲: meanings, readings, and example words.

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Kanji 憲: constitution, law

Key takeaways

Kanji 憲: constitution, law. Readings and core meaning.

See vocabulary and examples below.

Kanji at a glance

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Meaning

constitutionlaw

On reading

ケン

Radical

Core meaning / core image

Core meaning: 憲

constitution, law

Kanji structure breakdown

Structure breakdown

宀 + 罒 + 心

Mnemonic story

Mnemonic story

The constitution (憲) refers to the fundamental law of a nation that establishes order like a net (罒) under the roof (宀) of the state, while uniting the hearts (心) of its people.

On'yomi and kun'yomi

On reading

ケン
  • 憲法けんぽう

    constitution / basic law

Commonly used words

  • 憲法
    けんぽう

    constitution / basic law

Example sentences

Example 1

日本の法は平和を守ります。

Translation

Japan's constitution protects peace.

Example 2

法を勉強するのは大切です。

Translation

Studying the constitution is important.

Kanji 憲: constitution, law | Daily Nihongo