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査
Investigate, Inspect
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Police investigations in Japan are called 捜査 (sōsa), while companies conduct 調査 (chōsa) to research customer opinions and market trends. This kanji is common in news reports.
Memory Trick
Imagine a detective carefully examining every clue with a magnifying glass. His investigation helps you remember 査 means 'to investigate.'
Readings
Onyomi: サ (sa)
Kunyomi:
Example Words
調査
ちょうさ (chousa)
Investigation
検査
けんさ (kensa)
Inspection
捜査
そうさ (sousa)
Investigation
審査
しんさ (shinsa)
Examination
Example Sentence
警察 が 事件 を 捜査しています。
けいさつ が じけん を そうさしています。
keisatsu ga jiken o sousa shiteimasu
The police are investigating the incident.