| pic | pronounciation | meaning | ||
| 県 | ken | prefecture, district (in China) | ||
| 倹 | ken | economy | ||
| 兼 | ken, ka(neru) | combine with, serve as both, hold an additional post | ||
| 剣 | ken, tsurugi | sword | ||
| 軒 | ken, noki | eaves, house counter | ||
| 健 | ken, suko(yaka) | healthy, vigorous, sound, strong | ||
| 険 | ken, kewa(shii) | steep, severe, angry, sharp (eyes) | ||
| 圏 | ken | range, radius | ||
| 堅 | ken, kata(i) | hard, tough, rigid, firm, stubborn | ||
| 検 | ken | investigation | ||
