Japanese

けんぽう
Meaning: constitution
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

憲
法

Example sentences

A national referendum is required to amend the constitution.
憲法第24条は婚姻の自由について定めている。
Article 24 of the Constitution stipulates the freedom of marriage.
憲法第九条は平和の象徴だ。
Article 9 of the Constitution is a symbol of peace.
憲法では、集会や結社の自由が保障されている。
The Constitution guarantees freedom of assembly and association.
彼は憲法の草案を練り上げた。
He polished the draft of the constitution.
憲法改正の是非を問うための国民投票が実施された。
A national referendum was held to decide the pros and cons of constitutional amendment.
明治憲法下では、国務大臣が天皇を輔弼した。
Under the Meiji Constitution, Ministers of State advised the Emperor.
法治国家においては、憲法こそがすべての鉤縄規矩となる。
In a state governed by the rule of law, the constitution is the ultimate standard for everything.

Usage Notes

The fundamental law of a state, which establishes the character and conception of its government. In Japan, this refers to the Constitution of Japan (日本国憲法).

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