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憲

憲 — constitution, law

Learn the correct stroke order for 憲 (constitution), a 16-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 616 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ケンken
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes16
Radical心
Frequency#551
Meaningsconstitution, law

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

違憲いけんunconstitutionalitynoun
改憲かいけんconstitutional change; revising the constitutionnoun
官憲かんけんofficials; authoritiesnoun
憲章けんしょうcharternoun
憲政けんせいconstitutional governmentnoun
憲法けんぽうconstitutionnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 憲 (constitution) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 16 strokes with radical 心.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 憲 is #551, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

違憲いけん — unconstitutionality
改憲かいけん — constitutional change; revising the constitution
官憲かんけん — officials; authorities

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 憲 have?

The kanji 憲 (constitution) has 16 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 憲?

憲 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 憲 mean?

憲 means: constitution, law. On'yomi readings: ケン.

What JLPT level is 憲?

憲 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.