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JLPT N312画 · 12 strokesradical 牛grade 5freq #850

examination, investigation, inspection

On'yomi (音読み)

  • ケン
  • ゲン

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

Mnemonic

The investigator uses a cow's eye to scrutinize every detail in the inspection, ensuring nothing escapes their thorough examination.

About this kanji

The kanji 検 (ken) primarily means examination, investigation, or inspection. It’s commonly used in compound words rather than as a standalone term. For example, 検査 (けんさ, kensa) means 'inspection,' often used in medical or safety contexts. Another compound, 検討 (けんとう, kentou), means 'consideration' and is used in discussions or planning. Additionally, 検察 (けんさつ, kensatsu) refers to 'prosecution,' relevant in legal matters. There is also 検証 (けんしょう, kenshou), which means 'verification.' This kanji is typically seen in formal or technical contexts, making it valuable for those interested in legal or academic language.

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Example sentences

  • 警察は証拠を検査する。

    The police examine the evidence.

Meanings across languages

English
examination, investigation, inspection
Tiếng Việt
kiểm tra, khảo sát, thẩm tra
日本語
検査, 調査, 検討
한국어
검사, 조사
中文
检查, 调查
id
pemeriksaan, penyelidikan
th
การตรวจสอบ, การตรวจสอบ
es
examen, inspección
fr
examen, inspection
de
Überprüfung, Untersuchung, Inspektion
pt
exame, inspeção

Common compounds

  • 検査けんさinspection, examination
  • 検討けんとうconsideration, discussion
  • 検察けんさつprosecution, public prosecutor, prosecutor's office
  • 検証けんしょうverification, validation

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