検
しら.べる
shiraberu
JLPT N112 strokesKanjiLevel 76 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
検 is the kanji for "Examination". A common reading is しら.べる (shiraberu). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Examination
Also : Inspect
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Readings
kunしら.べる/ shiraberuonけん/ ken
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
12 strokes
Radicals
木㑒
Example Sentences
検査で病気を早期発見した。
けんさでびょうきをそうきはっけんした。
The illness was detected early through an examination.
検察は捜索令状をもとに家宅捜索を実施した。
けんさつはそうさくれいじょうをもとにかたくそうさくをじっしした。
The prosecution conducted a house search based on a search warrant.
Vocabulary using 検
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
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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