ケン
Ken
Ken is the Japanese representation of the name Ken.
The name can be written in different ways depending on the context. The katakana ケン is a phonetic representation of the name. When using kanji, the character 賢 can be used to represent the name and it signifies wisdom and intelligence.
Meaning: to know, perceive or understand (verb)
Which one should you use?
The katakana form ケン is used for the phonetic sound of the name. Other forms involve adding suffixes to the name to change the level of familiarity or affection.
How do you pronounce it?
Ken
Did you know?
- While ケン is used for the name 'Ken', the same sound in other contexts can mean 'sword' 剣 or 'dog' 犬, depending on the kanji used.
- In Japanese culture, using a name like ケン without a suffix such as くん or さん is called 'yobisute' and is usually reserved for very close friends or family.
- In Japanese history, the sound ken in 剣道 (kendo) refers to the 'way of the sword', transforming a simple sound into a lifelong martial arts discipline.
Examples in context
- ケンは服を着た。Ken put on his clothes.This sentence is useful for seeing how ケン is used in a simple sentence.Tatoeba #225105 by bunbuku, translation #62440 by CN
- 賢さんKen-san
- ケンちゃんKen-chan
- ケンくんKen-kun
- 97 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a difficult puzzle.
- 大翔 Hirotoこの答えがわからないよ。kono kotae ga wakaranai yo.I don't know the answer to this.
- 陽葵 Himariヒントをケンしてごらん。hinto o ken shite goran.Try to perceive the hint.
- 大翔 Hirotoあ、今ケンした！a, ima ken shita!Oh, I understand it now!
- 陽葵 Himariよかったね、大翔。yokatta ne, Daishō.I'm glad, Daishō.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
