Japanese

けんさ
Meaning: inspection; examination; test
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

検
査

Example sentences

The baggage inspection at the airport took a long time.
「検査の結果、体の機能はすべて正常でした。」
As a result of the test, all body functions were normal.
検査の結果、がんの転移は見られませんでした。
As a result of the examination, no metastasis of the cancer was found.
彼は不妊治療のために精液検査を受けた。
He underwent a semen test for fertility treatment.
眼科医は、特殊な器具を使って患者の眼球を丁寧に検査した。
The ophthalmologist carefully examined the patient's eyeball using a special instrument.
昔、箱根の関を通るには厳しい検査が必要だった。
In the past, a strict inspection was necessary to pass through the Hakone Checkpoint.
工場では精密な機器を使って製品を検査している。
At the factory, products are inspected using precision equipment.
検査の結果、ささいはなかった。
There were no abnormalities in the inspection results.
エコー検査で胎児の健康状態を確認した。
The fetus's health status was checked using an ultrasound.
病気の再発を防ぐために、定期的な検査が必要です
Regular check-ups are necessary to prevent the recurrence of the illness.

Usage Notes

Used for checking or examining something to see if there are any issues or to confirm its state.

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