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県
県 (readings: けん; Japanese kanji) means “prefecture”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 県庁 (prefectural office).
What does 県 mean?
| Kanji | 県 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | prefecture |
| Readings | けん |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 県
県 is read けん depending on the word.
Example words with 県
| Example | 県庁 (prefectural office) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14