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察
察 (readings: さつ; Japanese kanji) means “observe / guess”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 警察 (police).
What does 察 mean?
| Kanji | 察 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | observe / guess |
| Readings | さつ |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 察
察 is read さつ depending on the word.
Example words with 察
| Example | 警察 (police) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14