Practice JLPTMeaning
県 (けん, ken) is a JLPT N3 noun meaning “prefecture”.
Kanji in this word
Example sentences 12
県の 代表は２ 名です。
The prefecture has two representatives.
我が県でもITをめぐる働きが加速しそうです。
It looks like the movement toward IT (information technology) will accelerate in our prefecture, too.
今月号では広島及び近郊他県の観光名所を紹介します。
In this month's issue we introduce sightseeing spots in Hiroshima and neighbouring prefectures.
県は近く、がけ崩れなどの恐れがある場所で地形や土地利用状況などの調査を始める。
The prefectural government will soon begin an investigation of the ground configuration, land use, etc. in places where there is some fear of landslides.
味のよさと形の美しさ、この二つの要件を満たす桃は、山梨県産をおいてほかにない。
The only peaches that satisfy the two requirements of good taste and beautiful shape are the ones from Yamanashi Prefecture. (literally: No peaches satisfy the two requirements, i.e., good taste and a beautiful shape, but those from Yamanashi Prefecture.)
県並びに県内各市町村では、地域イントラネット構築して、行政や福祉情報の円滑な提供に努めている。
The prefecture and its municipalities have constructed local intranets, and are working to provide administrative and welfare information smoothly to their residents.
同居していた息子の家族が県外に引っ越したので、やっと静かな生活に戻った。とは言うものの、孫の顔がいつも見られないのはちょっと寂しい。
Our son and his family, who had been living with us, moved out of the prefecture, and we have finally returned to a quiet life. However, we feel a little lonely, not being able to see our grandchild all the time.
府県の三府。
Sanpu refers to three prefectures classified as 'fu.'
三重県の最高峰。
It is the highest peak in Mie Prefecture.
産地も全県に亘る。
Shizuoka-cha is produced all over Shizuoka Prefecture.
富山県などが産地。
It is produced mainly in Toyama Prefecture.
県指定無形文化財。
Intangible cultural properties designated by Prefecture.