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県
On'yomi
ケン
KEN
Kun'yomi
か.ける
kakeru
prefecture
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes9
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of eye (目) and thread (糸). Hanging, administrative division.
Symbolism
Prefecture, local government, region. Japanese administrative unit.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
県境を越える
けんきょうをこえる
To cross prefectural borders
To transcend regional boundaries
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 県 mean in Japanese?
県 means prefecture.
How do you read 県?
On'yomi: ケン (KEN). Kun'yomi: か.ける (kakeru).
How many strokes does 県 have?
県 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 目 (eye).
Is 県 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 県 (prefecture) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.