鑑

aquarium fish; ornamental fish

a pass allowing one through a gate

second examination; double checking

ability to appreciate art (music, poetry, etc.); an eye for art

appraiser; assessor

not submitted to the selecting committee

connoisseur; judge

paragon; mirror

encyclopedia

Oft. in book titles

handbook; manual; encyclopedia

precious mirror

collection of handwriting (usu. old)

model; example

Esp. in form 全国◯◯鑑評会

awards ceremony recognizing excellence (e.g. in sake or natto)

past example serving as a warning

signature specimen

reference book with colour illustrations (color)

special showing; screening; viewing party

admission ticket (e.g. for a movie)

entrance fee (for a movie, performance, etc.); ticket price

(police) crime scene unit; crime lab team; forensics

DNA test

handwriting analysis

psychiatric examination

certification of official registration of a seal

film festival