Quick answer
究 is the kanji for "to study". Its reading is きわ.める (kiwameru). This page includes example sentences and a stroke-order diagram.
Meaning
to study
Also : to research · to investigate
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
7 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 究 represents 'RESEARCH'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of research.
On-reading: きゅう — remember this sound by associating it with research. Kun-reading: きわ.める.
Example Sentences
この問題についてよく研究したいです。
このもんだいについてよくけんきゅうしたいです。
I want to study this problem thoroughly.
大学で日本語を研究しています。
だいがくでにほんごをけんきゅうしています。
I'm researching Japanese at university.
Vocabulary using 究
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Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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