Quick answer
審 is the kanji for "Judge". It is a JLPT N1 kanji. The main reading is つまび.らか (tsumabiraka). Stroke-order practice is available below.
Meaning
Judge
Also : Trial · Hearing · Judgment
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
15 strokes
Radicals
Example Sentences
美術展覧会の審査員は、厳しい目で作品を審査しました。
びじゅつてんらんかいのしんさいんは、きびしいめでさくひんをしんさしました。
The judges of the art exhibition examined the works with a critical eye.
審判は試合中に何度も大切な判断を下しました。
しんぱんはしあいちゅうになんどもたいせつなはんだんをくだしました。
The referee made several important decisions during the match.
Vocabulary using 審
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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