Memory phrase for the Kanji: 査


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Meaning

investigate, examine, check

Pronunciation

SA

Explanation

Top: tree (here as timber), bottom: besides, moreover (A pile of stones [= a stone cairn] where moreover stones are added.)

Mnemonic

(The building inspectorate imposes safety requirements when wood is piled high to form a structure:) When wood is 'piled' it has to be inspected.

Radicals

tree
pile of stones, besides
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Vocabulary

 検査  けんさ  inspection (e.g. customs, factory), examination
 査問  さもん  hearing, inquiry, enquiry
 審査  しんさ  judging, inspection, examination, investigation
 巡査  じゅんさ  police, policeman
 捜査  そうさ  search (esp. in criminal investigations), investigation
 調査  ちょうさ  investigation, examination, inquiry, survey


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