Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of (けん) in Japanese

Kana Reading
けん
Romaji
ken
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    strength; solidity; firmness
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    armour; armor


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

12 strokes

strict, hard, solid, tough, tight, reliable

On'Yomi: ケン

Kun'Yomi: かた.い, -がた.い

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