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検
On'yomi
ケン
KEN
Kun'yomi
しら.べる
shiraberu
examination · investigate
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes12
Component Breakdown
検=
木㑒
tree + 㑒
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of tree and all. All examining tree.
Symbolism
Inspection, examination, check. Represents examining.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
検討に値する
けんとうにあたいする
Worth examining
Deserving of consideration
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 検 mean in Japanese?
検 means examination, investigate.
How do you read 検?
On'yomi: ケン (KEN). Kun'yomi: しら.べる (shiraberu).
How many strokes does 検 have?
検 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 木 (tree).
Is 検 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 検 (examination, investigate) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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