けん
Meanings
Noun
Verb (する)
1. inspection (e.g. customs, factory); examination; scan (e.g. MRI, PET, etc.)
Kanji used
examine
inspect
Pitch accent
んさ
Top 4500
Used in vocabulary (101 in total)
physical examination; medical checkup; frisking; pat-down; search
thorough checkup; complete examination; complete physical; detailed testing
blood test; hemanalysis
Examples (17 in total)
I got my eyes tested.
I had my ears checked.
Let's do a pregnancy test.
The results of the test were negative.
The customs officials examined the boxes.
I'd like to have a test for breast cancer.
You should get your eyes checked.
Mike had his teeth checked last week.
The building did not pass a fire inspection.
Tom should have his eyes examined.
You should get your eyes examined by the doctor.
Dentists take X-rays to examine your teeth.
Corporate political donations are coming under heavy scrutiny.
The doctor analyzed the blood sample for anemia.
To prevent hijacks, all carry-on baggage is carefully inspected.
We read the meter once every two months.
The vehicles are inspected for defects at least every three months.