JLPT N2 · 9 strokes
Kanji 査: "investigate"
The kanji 査 means "investigate". It is written with 9 strokes and belongs to JLPT level N2, read サ in on'yomi.
Stroke order
Strokes are written in the order of the numbers. The order is not decorative: it is what gives the character its balance, and it is also how handwriting search works in Japanese dictionaries.
Readings
On'yomi (Sino-Japanese reading)
サ
Kun'yomi (native Japanese reading)
no recorded reading
In a kun'yomi reading, the dot separates the kanji from its okurigana: かた.る is read かたる and written 語る. A hyphen marks a bound position, like -び in 日.
At a glance
| Meaning | investigate |
|---|---|
| Strokes | 9 |
| JLPT level | N2 |
| Taught in Japan | grade 5 |
| Frequency rank | 184 of 2,501 |
Common words with 査
The most frequent words using this kanji, most common first, with furigana readings. Click one to open it in the reader.
- 調査investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry
- 捜査search (esp. in criminal investigations); investigation; inquiry; enquiry
- 検査inspection (e.g. customs, factory); examination; test; check
- 審査judging; inspection; examination; investigation
- 巡査police officer; policeman; constable
- 審査員examiner; judge
- 探査probe; inquiry; enquiry; investigation
- 精査close investigation; careful examination; scrutiny
- 査定assessment (of value, damages, etc.); revision (of a budget)
- 調査中under investigation
- 捜査官(police) investigator
- 捜査員investigator (usu. of criminal cases)
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