憲
constitution · law
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of roof, heart, and eye. Law watched by heart and eye.
Symbolism
Constitution, charter, fundamental law. Represents highest law.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Upholding the law
Words & Expressions
Words written with 憲
Proverbs & Idioms
憲法は国の基
けんぽうはくにのもとい
The constitution is the foundation of a nation
Constitutional law forms the basis of governance
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Name contains 憲
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Name contains 憲
Uesugi Norimasa was a daimyō of feudal Japan from Yamanouchi branch Uesugi clan and held the post of Kantō Kanrei, the shōgun's deputy in the Kantō…
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 憲 mean in Japanese?
憲 means constitution, law.
How do you read 憲?
On'yomi: ケン (KEN).
How many strokes does 憲 have?
憲 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 心 (heart).
Is 憲 a good kanji for a tattoo?
憲 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means constitution, law. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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