査

査 — investigate

Learn the correct stroke order for 査 (investigate), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 59 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 9

On'yomi (音読み)サsa

Kun'yomi (訓読み)—

Strokes9

Radical木

Frequency#184

Meaningsinvestigate

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

検査けんさinspection (e.g. customs, factory); examination; testnoun

査察ささつinspection (for compliance); investigation (tax, etc.)noun

査証さしょうvisanoun

査定さていassessment (of value, damages, etc.); scrutiny (of budget requests, etc.)noun

査問さもんinquiry; enquiry; hearingnoun

主査しゅさchief examiner; chief investigator; first readernoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 査 (investigate) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 木.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 査 is #184, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

検査けんさ — inspection (e.g. customs, factory); examination; test

査察ささつ — inspection (for compliance); investigation (tax, etc.)

査証さしょう — visa

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (木)

木tree 本book 末end 未un-札tag 朴crude 机desk 朱vermilion

Same reading

再again 砂sand

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 査 have?

The kanji 査 (investigate) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 査?

査 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 査 mean?

査 means: investigate. On'yomi readings: サ.

What JLPT level is 査?

査 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.