察: the kanji for guess; sense
察 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means guess; sense. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
察 is written in 14 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
察 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
サツ (satsu)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 観察かんさつ · kansatsu | observation |
| 警察けいさつ · keisatsu | police |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 理科の授業で植物を観察した。Rika no jugyō de shokubutsu o kansatsu shita.We observed plants in science class.
- 事故があり警察が来た。Jiko ga ari keisatsu ga kita.There was an accident and the police came.
- 星の動きを毎晩観察している。Hoshi no ugoki o maiban kansatsu shite iru.I observe the movement of the stars every night.
- 盗難にあい警察に届けた。Tōnan ni ai keisatsu ni todoketa.I was robbed and reported it to the police.
- …彼女の気持ちを察して何も言わなかった。Kanojo no kimochi o sasshite nani mo iwanakatta.I sensed her feelings and said nothing.
Questions about 察
How many strokes does 察 have?
察 is written in 14 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 察?
The on readings are satsu (サツ). 察 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 察?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 察
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.