Memory phrase for the Kanji: 検


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Meaning

investigate, inspect, examinate

Pronunciation

KEN

Explanation

Left: tree , right: investigate carefully (originally two people discussing under a roof . Better in respect to 'examine' : a person examining the horse's mouth - [ are the mane and eyes ])

Mnemonic

The tree with its covered opening is (by the person) investigated carefully.

Radicals

tree
check carefully
coverOther covers are: , )
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Vocabulary

 検査  けんさ  inspection (e.g. customs, factory), examination
 車検  しゃけん  vehicle inspection
 検索  けんさく  internet search
 探検  たんけん  exploration, expedition
 検事  けんじ  public prosecutor
 検討  けんとう  examination, investigation, study, scrutiny
 点検  てんけん  inspection, examination, checking


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