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県
けん
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Prefecture
ken
N3
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JLPT Level
N3
Intermediate · ~3,750 vocab · News & manga
Kana
けん
Romaji
ken
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 県 mean in Japanese?
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The word 県 (けん) means "prefecture" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N3 vocabulary.
How do you pronounce 県?
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県 is read as けん (romaji: ken). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is 県?
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県 is a JLPT N3 vocabulary item. Intermediate · ~3,750 vocab · News & manga
How do I remember 県 quickly?
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Use the flashcard on this page to practise active recall: see the kanji first, attempt the meaning from memory, then flip. After getting it right, use the quiz to confirm. Review again at 10 minutes, 1 day and 3 days for long-term retention.
Where can I practise 県 in sentences?
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The example sentence above (from Tatoeba) shows 県 in context. You can also use Nihoner's AI Chat tool to generate extra practice sentences, or search in the Lexicon for related entries.