Japanese word

鑑定

Pronunciation

Romajikantei

Meaning

  • nounappraisal

Example

専門家に宝石を鑑定してもらいます。sen mon ka ni hō seki o kan tei shi te mo ra i ma su

I have an expert appraise the gemstone.

Illustration for 鑑定 (appraisal)

More examples

その時計は、専門の店で鑑定を受けると安心です。so no tokei wa sen mon no mise de kan tei o u ke ru to an shin de su

It is reassuring to have that watch appraised at a specialty shop.

Core concept

It describes an informed expert judgment formed by examining an object's evidence, especially when its value or authenticity matters.

Common phrases

  • 美術品の鑑定bi jutsu hin no kan tei

    artwork appraisal

  • 鑑定を行うkan tei o okona u

    conduct an appraisal

  • 鑑定を受けるkan tei o u ke ru

    receive an appraisal

Similar words

査定satei: An assessment that determines the monetary worth of an item for a specific purpose.
鑑別kanbetsu: A determination of an object's type or authenticity from its distinguishing features.
評価hyōka: A judgment of an item's quality, worth, or performance based on stated criteria.

Definition in Japanese

専門家が物の性質や価値、真偽を詳しく調べて判断すること。sen mon ka ga mono no sei shitsu ya ka chi shin gi o kuwa shi ku shira be te han dan su ru ko to

Word origin

鑑 (kan, "examine or judge") and 定 (tei, "set or determine") combine to express a conclusion reached by careful examination.

Usage tips

  • English appraisal often focuses on monetary value, while this Japanese noun can also refer to an expert judgment about authenticity or quality.

Other meanings

  • expert opinionnoun
  • judgmentnoun

Related words

  • 鑑定士kanteishiappraisernoun
  • 鑑定するkanteisuruappraiseverb
  • 鑑定人kanteininappraisernoun

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