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ζ»
Investigate, Inspect
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Police investigations in Japan are called ζζ» (sΕsa), while companies conduct θͺΏζ» (chΕsa) to research customer opinions and market trends. This kanji is common in news reports.
Memory Trick
Imagine a detective carefully examining every clue with a magnifying glass. His investigation helps you remember ζ» means 'to investigate.'
Readings
Onyomi: γ΅ (sa)
Kunyomi:
Example Words
θͺΏζ»
γ‘γγγ (chousa)
Investigation
ζ€ζ»
γγγ (kensa)
Inspection
ζζ»
γγγ (sousa)
Investigation
ε―©ζ»
γγγ (shinsa)
Examination
Example Sentence
θ¦ε― γ δΊδ»Ά γ ζζ»γγ¦γγΎγγ
γγγγ€ γ γγγ γ γγγγγ¦γγΎγγ
keisatsu ga jiken o sousa shiteimasu
The police are investigating the incident.