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検

On'yomi
ケン
KEN
Kun'yomi
しら.べる
shiraberu

examination · investigate

Details

Strokes12
Frequency#290
Radical木tree(4)

Stroke Order

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Strokes12

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of tree and all. All examining tree.

Symbolism

Inspection, examination, check. Represents examining.

Component Breakdown

検=
木㑒

tree + 㑒

Words & Expressions

Words written with 検

検挙けんきょarrest
検問けんもんinspection
検討けんとうconsideration
点検てんけんchecking
探検たんけんexpedition
検疫けんえきquarantine

Proverbs & Idioms

検討に値する

けんとうにあたいする

Worth examining

Deserving of consideration

Other kanji with the same meaning

Similar Kanji

極12森12植12棋12棟12棒12棚12椎12

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 検 mean in Japanese?

検 means examination, investigate.

How do you read 検?

On'yomi: ケン (KEN). Kun'yomi: しら.べる (shiraberu).

How many strokes does 検 have?

検 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 木 (tree).

Is 検 a good kanji for a tattoo?

検 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means examination, investigate. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.

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