— examination, investigate

  • JLPT N2
  • 12 strokes
  • Grade 5
  • Radical 木
  • #290 most frequent

Readings

On'yomi
ケン
Kun'yomi
しら.べる

Example words

  • 検査けんさinspection (e.g. customs, factory); examination; scan (e.g. MRI, PET, etc.)
  • 検討けんとうconsideration; examination; investigation; study; scrutiny; discussion
  • 検事けんじpublic prosecutor
  • 点検てんけんinspection; examination; checking