English–Japanese

“car inspection” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajishaken

Example

車検を受けます。sha ken o u ke ma su

I will get a car inspection.

Illustration for 車検 (car inspection)

How to say “car inspection” in Japanese

“Car inspection” in Japanese is 車検 (shaken).

It centers on an official check that determines whether a vehicle can continue to be used legally on public roads.

Full entry for 車検: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 車検

車検の予約を早めに入れます。sha ken no yo yaku o haya me ni i re ma su

I will schedule the car inspection soon.

Tips for using 車検

  • In conversation, 車検 (shaken) can refer to the inspection process, including having the car taken to a service center, rather than only the moment of testing.

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