Japanese word

点検

Pronunciation

Romajitenken

Meaning

  • nounchecking

Example

出発前に車を点検します。shup patsu mae ni kuruma o ten ken shi ma su

We inspect the car before leaving.

Illustration for 点検 (checking)

More examples

係員が毎朝、設備の点検を行います。kakari in ga mai asa setsu bi no ten ken o okona i ma su

A staff member inspects the equipment every morning.

Core concept

Refers to checking something carefully to find problems and confirm that it is in proper condition.

Common phrases

  • 車の点検kuruma no ten ken

    car inspection

  • 定期点検tei ki ten ken

    regular inspection

  • 点検を行うten ken o okona u

    conduct an inspection

Similar words

検査kensa: A detailed examination carried out to detect faults or assess a condition.
確認kakunin: An act of checking that something is correct, present, or ready for use.

Definition in Japanese

物や設備などの状態を、異常がないか一つ一つ調べること。mono ya setsu bi na do no jō tai o i jō ga na i ka hito tsu hito tsu shira be ru ko to

Word origin

点 (ten, "point") + 検 (ken, "examine") forms a Sino-Japanese word for examining each point or part.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Japanese, 点検 (tenken) often appears in safety routines such as checking a car, machine, or building before use.

Related words

  • 点検者tenkenshainspectornoun

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