けん
Meanings
Noun
Verb (する)
1. inspection (e.g. customs, factory); examination; scan (e.g. MRI, PET, etc.)
Kanji used
examine
inspect
Pitch accent
んさ
Top 4500
Used in vocabulary (101 in total)
physical examination; medical checkup; frisking; pat-down; search
thorough checkup; complete examination; complete physical; detailed testing
blood test; hemanalysis
inspector; examiner; auditor
re-examination; reinspection; retest
inspection of personal belongings (e.g. before entering a venue)
carry-on baggage inspection
spot check; snap inspection; surprise test
diagnostic agent (esp. pregnancy test)
periodic inspection; regular inspection
urine analysis; urinalysis
eye test; eyesight test
physical examination (given at conscription)
on-the-spot inspection; on-site inspection
DNA test; genetic test; genetic testing
method of examination or inspection
ultrasound scan; echographic examination
inspector; gauger; passer
laboratory test; clinical examination
physical examination; medical examination; physical checkup
psychological examination; mental test
laparoscopy; peritoneoscopy; ventroscopy
laparoscopy; peritoneoscopy; ventroscopy
laparoscopy; peritoneoscopy; ventroscopy
sperm test; semen analysis; seminogram
sequential sampling inspection (with reposition)
quality check; quality inspection
funduscopy; fundus examination; ophthalmoscopy
polygraph test; lie detector test
examination of somebody's sputum
overhaul; check-up; inspection
self-checking; self-diagnosis
breath test; breathalyzer test
preliminary inspection
on-the-spot inspection; on-site inspection
diagnostic examination; diagnostic assay
on-the-spot inspection; on-site inspection
automobile inspection certificate
expiration check; retention period check
medical examination of entrants into professional wrestling
summation check; sum check
inspection of a completed facility (esp. of radio stations as required under Japanese law); completion inspection
expiration check; retention period check
marginal test; marginal check
medical diagnostic instruments
modulo N check; residue check
Examples (17 in total)
I got my eyes tested.
I had my ears checked.
Let's do a pregnancy test.