noun
Constitution of Japan
Refers specifically to the post-war constitution of Japan, effective from 1947.
日本国憲法は1947年に施行された。
The Constitution of Japan came into effect in 1947.
Standard modern spelling.
Contains outdated kanji 國; not used in modern writing.
General term for 'constitution'; 日本国憲法 is the specific constitution of Japan.
Compound of 日本国 (Nihon-koku, 'Japan') and 憲法 (kenpō, 'constitution').