This kanji means investigation or inspection.

on readings:
  • ken
kun readings:
    -
examples:
kenji public prosecutor
kensatsu criminal investigation, prosecution
kenshi coroner's inquest, autopsy
kenshō verification, inspection
kentei official approval, inspection
tenken inspection, examination

links:
Kanji Kentai
Wiktionary

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Last ∆ on 7 January 2026 by Bradley James Wogsland.