Japanese word

審査

Pronunciation

Romajishinsa

Meaning

  • nounreview

Example

作品を審査します。saku hin o shin sa shi ma su

We review the work.

Illustration for 審査 (review)

More examples

参加者は公平な審査を求めています。san ka sha wa kō hei na shin sa o moto me te i ma su

The participants are asking for a fair review.

Core concept

Means examining a person, work, or application in detail to determine its quality, suitability, or eligibility.

Common phrases

  • 審査を受けるshin sa o u ke ru

    undergo a review

  • 審査に通るshin sa ni tō ru

    pass the screening

Similar words

評価hyōka: Examining the quality or value of something or someone's performance.

Definition in Japanese

人や作品などを基準に従って詳しく調べ、採否や優劣を決めること。hito ya saku hin na do o ki jun ni shitaga tte kuwa shi ku shira be sai hi ya yū retsu o ki me ru ko to

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese word 審査 (shinsa) is made from 審 (shin, "examine carefully") and 査 (sa, "investigate"), linking close examination with evaluation.

Usage tips

  • Unlike a casual review, this term often involves set standards and a final decision about acceptance, quality, or eligibility.

Other meanings

  • screeningnoun
  • judgingnoun

Related words

  • 審査員shinsainreviewernoun

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