検査
An inspection, examination, or test conducted to check the condition, quality, or safety of something. It is widely used in medical settings for body checks and in industrial settings for product quality control.
Examples
3 of 5昨日、病院で血液検査を受けました。
I had a blood test at the hospital yesterday.
全ての製品は出荷前に厳重な検査が行われます。
All products undergo a strict inspection before shipping.
さっき、持ち物検査されたよ。
They just checked my belongings.
Word Family
Memory Tip
The first kanji 検 (ken) means 'to examine' and the second 査 (sa) means 'to investigate'. Imagine an inspector looking through a magnifying glass (検) at every detail (査).
Quick Quiz
体調が悪いので、病院で血液____を受けました。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 検査
Examples
昨日、病院で血液検査を受けました。
everydayI had a blood test at the hospital yesterday.
全ての製品は出荷前に厳重な検査が行われます。
formalAll products undergo a strict inspection before shipping.
さっき、持ち物検査されたよ。
informalThey just checked my belongings.
本研究では、サンプルの品質検査手法を検討する。
academicThis study examines quality inspection methods for samples.
新製品の最終検査を月曜日までにお願いします。
businessPlease complete the final inspection of the new product by Monday.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
再検査
re-examination
健康検査
health checkup
抜き取り検査
spot check / sampling inspection
Often Confused With
Shiken usually refers to academic exams or testing one's ability, while kensa refers to checking condition or quality.
Kakunin means simply to confirm or double-check information, whereas kensa implies a more formal or systematic inspection process.
Usage Notes
It is most frequently used with the verb 'suru' (to do/perform) or 'ukeru' (to receive/undergo). In medical contexts, it specifically refers to technical tests like X-rays or blood work rather than a simple talk with a doctor.
Common Mistakes
Beginners often use 'shiken' when they mean a medical 'kensa'. Also, avoid using 'kensa' for looking up a word in a dictionary; use 'shiraberu' instead.
Memory Tip
The first kanji 検 (ken) means 'to examine' and the second 査 (sa) means 'to investigate'. Imagine an inspector looking through a magnifying glass (検) at every detail (査).
Word Origin
Derived from Sinitic compounds where 'ken' means to check or restrict, and 'sa' means to look into or clarify.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Japan, most employees and students undergo a mandatory annual 'kenkou shinda' (health checkup) which consists of multiple types of 'kensa'.
Quick Quiz
体調が悪いので、病院で血液____を受けました。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 検査
Related Vocabulary
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