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検 kanji: meaning “examination”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N112 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
examination
On'yomi
ケン
Kun'yomi
しら・べる

Picture story to remember 検

Two people (人) give the sick tree (木) a careful examination with a magnifying glass.

Parts in this story:人, 木

How to write 検: stroke order

検 is written with 12 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 検

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Kanji that share parts with 検.