Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of (けん) in Japanese

JLPT 1
Kana Reading
けん
Romaji
ken
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    matter; case; item
  • Parts of speech
    counter
    Meaning
    counter for cases, matters, etc.


Kanji in this word

JLPT 3

6 strokes

affair, case, matter, item

On'Yomi: ケン

Kun'Yomi: くだん

Learn more