Japanese word

監査

Pronunciation

Romajikansa

Meaning

  • nounaudit

Example

会社は毎年、監査を受けます。kai sha wa mai toshi kan sa o u ke ma su

The company undergoes an audit every year.

Illustration for 監査 (audit)

More examples

監査の前に、必要な書類をそろえておきます。kan sa no mae ni hitsu yō na sho rui o so ro e te o ki ma su

We will prepare the necessary documents before the audit.

Core concept

It traces how an organization has handled money, work, or rules and tests whether the results are supported and sound.

Common phrases

  • 監査を受けるkan sa o u ke ru

    undergo an audit

  • 監査を行うkan sa o okona u

    conduct an audit

  • 監査の結果kan sa no kek ka

    audit findings

  • 監査に備えるkan sa ni sona e ru

    prepare for an audit

Similar words

検査kensa: An examination that checks whether a product, process, or condition meets requirements.
査察sasatsu: An official inspection of activities or facilities to verify proper conduct.
点検tenken: A regular check of equipment, systems, or facilities to confirm that they function as intended.

Definition in Japanese

組織や業務について記録や証拠を詳しく調べ、定められた基準に従っているかを確かめること。so shiki ya gyō mu ni tsu i te ki roku ya shō ko o kuwa shi ku shira be sada me ra re ta ki jun ni shitaga tte i ru ka o tashi ka me ru ko to

Word origin

監査 (kansa, "audit") combines 監 (kan, "watch over") with 査 (sa, "investigate"), expressing a careful examination under supervision.

Usage tips

  • In English, an audit usually relies on records and evidence, whereas a general inspection can focus more on directly observing a condition.

Other meanings

  • inspectionnoun

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