Kanji · N4

/ verification

Kanji for verification, effect, or testing.

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Readings

TypeReadingNotes
On (音)ケン、ゲンSino-Japanese readings — common in compounds.
Kun (訓)あかし、しるし、ため.す、ためしNative Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana.
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Meaning

験 carries the meaning verification, effect, or testing.

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Common compounds with 験

しけんじごくexamination hell
かくじっけんnuclear test
けいけんしゃexperienced person / person who has had a particular experience
にゅうがくしけんentrance examination
けいけんexperience
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