Kanji · N3 · 9 strokes

/ prefecture

Kanji for prefecture.

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Readings

TypeReadingNotes
On (音)ケンSino-Japanese readings — common in compounds.
Kun (訓)Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana.
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Meaning

県 carries the meaning prefecture.

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How to write 県

Trace 県 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.

How to write 県
Animated stroke order — 9 strokes
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Common compounds with 県

さいたまけんSaitama prefecture
けんちょうprefectural office
けんりつprefectural
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県 in context

わたしはさいたまけんにすんでいます。

I live in Saitama prefecture.

かながわけんのけんちょうはよこはましにあります。

The prefectural office of Kanagawa is in Yokohama city.

おとうとはけんりつのこうこうにかよっています。

My younger brother attends a prefectural high school.

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Printable practice sheet

Print this worksheet to practice writing 県 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.

Printable kanji practice sheet for 県 (prefecture) — trace the stroke order, then fill the grid
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