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Kotomora

憲

constitution, law

JLPTN1StatusJōyō · grade 6FrequencyTop 1,000Strokes16

Readings

On'yomi

  • ケン

Kun'yomi

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Nanori

  • かず
  • のり
  • よし

Meaning

憲 centers on a fundamental written framework that governs behavior: a constitution or body of law.

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Etymology

憲 combines 心 (heart/mind) with a phonetic element that also suggests a model or pattern, giving the idea of a fundamental law or constitution that guides the heart and mind.

Meaning mnemonic

Under a roof (宀), a written document (丰 over 罒) is kept, and at its base lies the heart (心) of the nation: the constitution.

Reading mnemonic

For ケン, picture Ken, a wise lawmaker, holding the constitution over his heart: Ken -> ケン.