Stroke Order
Meaning
Investigate
On'yomi (音読み)
さ
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
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Stroke Count
9 strokes

査 in useful words

Learn the character in complete words, because its pronunciation can change with context. Read each word aloud, connect it with the meaning, and then cover the reading to test yourself.

査察ささつ
inspection (for compliance); investigation (tax, etc.)
捜査そうさ
search (esp. in criminal investigations); investigation; inquiry; enquiry
調査ちょうさ
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey
検査けんさ
inspection (e.g. customs, factory); examination; test; check; scan (e.g. MRI, PET); audit
審査しんさ
judging; inspection; examination; investigation; review

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