What does the kanji 権 mean?

The kanji 権 (ken) means "authority, power, rights". It is a JLPT N3 character.

"ken" is written with the kanji 権, meaning "authority, power, rights". Its readings are onyomi (Chinese-derived) けん (ken). It is a JLPT N3 character.

How do you write the kanji 権?

Write 権 ("authority") by following the correct stroke order. Use the interactive, step-by-step stroke order animation on this page to practise each stroke in sequence and build muscle memory.

What are the readings of 権?

権 has these readings: onyomi (Chinese-derived) けん (ken).

権“authority” Kanjiken

JLPT N3

How to write 権

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Meaning and readings

Meaning

authority, power, rights

Onyomi (音読み)

けん ken

Chinese reading

Kunyomi (訓読み)

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Japanese reading

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権“authority” Kanjiken

How to write 権

Meaning and readings

Meaning

Onyomi (音読み)

Kunyomi (訓読み)

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