A1 noun Neutral #2,796 most common

検査

kensa /keɴsa/

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

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1

昨日、病院で血液検査を受けました。

I had a blood test at the hospital yesterday.

2

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.

3

さっき、持ち物検査されたよ。

They just checked my belongings.

Word Family

Noun
検査
Verb
検査する
Related
検査官
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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

1

昨日、病院で血液検査を受けました。

everyday

I had a blood test at the hospital yesterday.

2

全ての製品は出荷前に厳重な検査が行われます。

formal

All products undergo a strict inspection before shipping.

3

さっき、持ち物検査されたよ。

informal

They just checked my belongings.

4

本研究では、サンプルの品質検査手法を検討する。

academic

This study examines quality inspection methods for samples.

5

新製品の最終検査を月曜日までにお願いします。

business

Please complete the final inspection of the new product by Monday.

Word Family

Noun
検査
Verb
検査する
Related
検査官

Common Collocations

検査を受ける to undergo a test/inspection
血液検査 blood test
精密検査 detailed/thorough examination
検査に合格する to pass an inspection
持ち物検査 baggage/belongings check

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

検査 vs 試験

Shiken usually refers to academic exams or testing one's ability, while kensa refers to checking condition or quality.

検査 vs 確認

Kakunin means simply to confirm or double-check information, whereas kensa implies a more formal or systematic inspection process.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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Word Origin

Derived from Sinitic compounds where 'ken' means to check or restrict, and 'sa' means to look into or clarify.

Grammar Patterns

〜を検査する (to inspect something) 〜の検査を受ける (to undergo an inspection of...)
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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

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