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Meaning of (けん) in Japanese

JLPT 4
Kana Reading
けん
Romaji
ken
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    suffix, counter
    Meaning
    counter for buildings (esp. houses)
  • Parts of speech
    suffix
    Meaning
    suffix for a pen name, stage name, etc.


Kanji in this word

JLPT 2

10 strokes

flats, counter for houses, eaves

On'Yomi: ケン

Kun'Yomi: のき

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