検


This kanji means investigation or inspection.

on readings:
  • ken
kun readings:
    -
examples:
検事 kenji public prosecutor
検査 kensa inspection, examination
検察 kensatsu criminal investigation, prosecution
検死 kenshi coroner's inquest, autopsy
検証 kenshō verification, inspection
検定 kentei official approval, inspection
点検 tenken inspection, examination

links:
Kanji Kentai
Wiktionary

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Last ∆ on 29 July 2026 by Bradley James Wogsland.