検査
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Noun meaning 'inspection' or 'examination'. Often used in compound words like 『健康検査』 (kenkō kensa, 'health check-up') or as a standalone term in formal contexts.
Theme

At a health clinic, User is talking with Dr. Tanaka about a routine medical check-up they recently had.

検査

けんさ

inspection, examination

Culture & SocietyWork & Business

Memory Hook

Imagine a 'ken' (sounds like 'can') of soda being inspected for quality. 'Can inspection' → 検査 (kensa, 'inspection').

Cultural Note

In Japan, 『検査』 (kensa, 'inspection') is common in contexts like vehicle inspections (車検 shaken), health check-ups (健康診断 kenkō shindan), and quality control in manufacturing, reflecting a culture that values precision and safety.

Forms

Base: 検査Noun meaning 'inspection' or 'examination'. Often used in compound words like 『健康検査』 (kenkō kensa, 'health check-up') or as a standalone term in formal contexts.