Meaning

Primary

Checkup

Alternatives

Inspection, Examination

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

We're going to need to examine and inspect you for our annual checkup, mmk? Now drop your pants and cough, please.

Reading

けんさ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

病院で検査を受けました。

I received a checkup at the hospital.

検査の結果、エンジンには何も問題ありませんでした。

Upon inspection, we could not find anything wrong with the engine.

北米でギョウ虫検査があまり一般的ではないなんて、驚きです。

I'm surprised pinworm tests aren't commonly administered in North America.

Kanji Composition