JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
検 — examination
- Reading
- ケン・しら.べる
- Meaning
- examination; investigate
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
検 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ケン・しら.べる and it means examination; investigate. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
検 appears in everyday japanese words such as 探検 (exploration), 検事 (public prosecutor) and 点検 (inspection).
Japanese words containing 検
Frequently asked questions
What does 検 mean in Japanese?
検 means examination; investigate in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 検 read?
検 is read ケン・しら.べる. Reading it inside real words — 探検 and 検事 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 検 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 検 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 検 in a word?
A common word containing 検 is 探検 (たんけん) — "exploration". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 検 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 検 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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