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察

察 — guess, presume, surmise

Learn the correct stroke order for 察 (guess), a 14-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 414 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)サツsatsu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes14
Radical宀
Frequency#477
Meaningsguess, presume, surmise, judge, understand

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

監察かんさつinspection; inspectornoun
観察かんさつobservation; survey; watchingnoun
警察けいさつpolicenoun
検察けんさつcriminal investigation; prosecutionnoun
考察こうさつconsideration; inquiry; enquirynoun
査察ささつinspection (for compliance); investigation (tax, etc.)noun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 察 (guess) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 14 strokes with radical 宀.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 察 is #477, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

監察かんさつ — inspection; inspector
観察かんさつ — observation; survey; watching
警察けいさつ — police

Practice Sheet

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Same radical (宀)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 察 have?

The kanji 察 (guess) has 14 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 察?

察 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 察 mean?

察 means: guess, presume, surmise, judge, understand. On'yomi readings: サツ.

What JLPT level is 察?

察 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.