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JLPT N38画 · 8 strokesradical 木grade 5freq #3500

investigate, examine

On'yomi (音読み)

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

Mnemonic

The investigator examines the tree (木) to find the differences (差) hidden within, searching for clues in its bark and branches.

About this kanji

The kanji「査」means to investigate or examine, and it is primarily used in compounds rather than on its own. This kanji has no native Japanese readings, so you'll often find it in terms borrowed from Chinese. For example, 「調査」(ちょうさ) means investigation, where it refers to the act of looking into something thoroughly. Another common compound is「検査」(けんさ), meaning inspection, often used in contexts like health checks or quality control. You might also encounter「査定」(さてい), which refers to evaluation, such as assessing the value of property. Remember, since「査」is used mainly in combinations, it’s best learned through its compounds.

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Example sentences

  • 図書館で本を査読した。

    I reviewed the books at the library.

Meanings across languages

English
investigate, examine
Tiếng Việt
điều tra, kiểm tra
日本語
調べる, 検査する
한국어
조사하다
中文
调查
id
menyelidiki
th
ตรวจสอบ
es
investigar
fr
examiner
de
untersuchen
pt
investigar

Common compounds

  • 調査ちょうさinvestigation, survey
  • 検査けんさinspection, examination
  • 査定さていevaluation, assessment
  • 査収さしゅうinspection and acceptance

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