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:けん - :ケン
- :aprx. 300
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Kanji Names & Meanings - 7 variations
In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. Even surnames with the same pronunciation can have different meanings based on the kanji used. Below are the kanji variations for "Ken," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.
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権- Ken -
権 means "power, authority, right."
Weight - A measure of the heaviness of an object.
Measurement - A tool used to measure the weight of an object.
To Measure - To measure the amount or weight of something.
Planning - A plan or strategy.
Power - Force, strength, or influence.
Temporary - Provisional or temporary.
Authority - A subordinate to the rightful authority.
- : aprx. 200
乾- Ken -
県- Ken -
県 means "prefecture, province."
Prefecture - One of the local administrative divisions of Japan, on the same level as a city, prefecture, or prefecture.
Hang - To hang, suspend, or attach something.
Connect - To connect or link something.
Suspended Instruments - A general term for instruments that are hung and played.
- : aprx. 20
謙- Ken -
謙 means "modesty, humility."
Humility - Showing respect and modesty by not drawing attention to oneself.
Respect - Showing deference and admiration for someone or something.
Moderation - Refraining from excess or extremes.
Contentment - Feeling satisfied and fulfilled.
- : aprx. 10
縣- Ken -
縣 means "county, prefecture, district."
Prefecture - Old form of the kanji 県, which is used to refer to a prefecture in Japan. A local administrative division in Japan, on the same level as a city, prefecture, or district.
- : under 10
間- Ken -
間 means "interval, space, time, room, pause."
Inside - The interior of something.
Time - A period of time.
Recently - Recently.
A While - For a short period of time.
Gap - A gap or separation.
To Separate - To create a space between two things.
To Spy - To take advantage of a gap to spy.
Secretly - Secretly.
To Switch - To switch places.
To Mix - To mix together.
To Heal - To get better from an illness.
Unit Of Length - A unit of length equal to six shaku (approximately 1.8 meters).
Relationship - A connection between two things.
Condition - The state of something.
- : under 10
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