constitution, law
憲 centers on a fundamental written framework that governs behavior: a constitution or body of law.
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.
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.
For ケン, picture Ken, a wise lawmaker, holding the constitution over his heart: Ken -> ケン.
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constitution
constitutionalism
military police
constitutional change; revising the constitution
unconstitutionality
charter
protecting the constitution
constitutionality
officials; authorities
constitutional government
Constitution Act 1867 (which established Canada)
Constitution Act, 1982 (part of the Canadian Constitution)
Statute of Westminster (1931)
Ottoman constitution of 1876
Olympic Charter
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
UNESCO charter
Weimar Constitution (Germany, 1919-1945)
uncodified constitution; unwritten constitution
People's Charter (UK)