検
検
examination, investigate
12 strokesFrequency 290JLPT N2Grade 5
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ケン
Kun
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Dictionary
Common Words
1
改める／革める only
to change; to alter; to revise; to replace
Examples
どうして考えを改めたのですか。
What made you change your mind?
2
改める／革める only
to reform; to correct; to mend; to improve
3
改める／検める only
to examine; to check; to inspect
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改める／革める only
to do properly; to do formally
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consideration; examination; investigation; study; scrutiny; discussion; analysis; review
Examples
私たちはその件を詳細に検討した。
We debated the matter at length.
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inspection (e.g. customs, factory); examination; test; check; scan (e.g. MRI, PET); audit
Examples
子宮癌の検査をしていただきたいのです。
I'd like to have a Pap smear done.
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looking up (e.g. a word in a dictionary); search (e.g. on the Internet); retrieval (of information); reference
Examples
政府はその問題の決定案をまだ検索中だ。
The government is still groping for a solution to the problem.
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verification; inspection
Examples
この段階を踏まえ、抑圧という概念をさらに詳細に検証していくことになります。
From this point we go on to an even more detailed examination of the concept of repression.
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detailed inspection; thorough examination; checking
Examples
緩い結び目をすべて点検してしっかりしめなさい。
Check all the loose knots and fasten them tight.
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exploration; expedition
Examples
この探検には、お金がかかる。
This expedition will be expensive.
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detection; sense (e.g. sensor)
Examples
その食品の中からコレラ菌が検出された。
Cholera germs were found in the food.
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public prosecutor
Examples
検事は誘導尋問をした。
The prosecutor asked me a leading question.
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