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査
On'yomi
サ
SA
investigate
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Stroke Order
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Strokes9
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of tree and moreover. Examining tree.
Symbolism
Investigation, inspection, examination. Represents examining.
Component Breakdown
査=
木且
tree + 且
Words & Expressions
Words written with 査
査証さしょうvisa
探査たんさprobe
監査かんさaudit
審査しんさjudging
査問さもんenquiry
巡査じゅんさconstable
Proverbs & Idioms
査察は明らかにする
ささつはあきらかにする
Inspection reveals the truth
Investigation brings facts to light
Other kanji with the same meaning
“investigate”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 査 mean in Japanese?
査 means investigate.
How do you read 査?
On'yomi: サ (SA).
How many strokes does 査 have?
査 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 木 (tree).
Is 査 a good kanji for a tattoo?
査 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means investigate. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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