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査
査 (readings: さ; Japanese kanji) means “investigate / inspect”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 調査 (investigation).
What does 査 mean?
| Kanji | 査 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | investigate / inspect |
| Readings | さ |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 査
査 is read さ depending on the word.
Example words with 査
| Example | 調査 (investigation) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14