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