究: the kanji for research and investigate
究 is a JLPT N4 kanji that means research, investigate. Below are its readings, 6 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
究 is written in 7 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
究 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 6 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
キュウ (kyuu)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 研究けんきゅう · kenkyū | research |
| 究明きゅうめい · kyūmei | investigation; getting to the bottom of |
| 探究たんきゅう · tankyū | inquiry; pursuit |
| 研究会けんきゅうかい · kenkyūkai | study group |
| 研究開発けんきゅうかいはつ · kenkyū kaihatsu | research and development |
きわめる (kiwameru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 究めるきわめる · kiwameru | to master |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 研究開発に力を入れています。Kenkyū kaihatsu ni chikara o irete imasu.We're focusing on research and development.
- 原因を究明しています。Gen'in o kyūmei shite imasu.We're investigating the cause.
- 月に一回、研究会に参加しています。Tsuki ni ikkai, kenkyūkai ni sanka shite imasu.I take part in a study group once a month.
- 彼は料理の道を究めたいと言っています。Kare wa ryōri no michi o kiwametai to itte imasu.He says he wants to master the art of cooking.
- この分野の研究はまだ新しいです。Kono bun'ya no kenkyū wa mada atarashii desu.Research in this field is still new.
- 子どもの探究心を大切にしています。Kodomo no tankyūshin o taisetsu ni shite imasu.We value children's curiosity.
Questions about 究
How many strokes does 究 have?
究 is written in 7 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 究?
The on readings are kyuu (キュウ). The kun readings are kiwameru (きわめる).
How do you say R&D in Japanese?
Research and development is 研究開発 (kenkyū kaihatsu). The department is often called 研究開発部 (kenkyū kaihatsubu).
What JLPT level is 究?
N4. 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 N4 is designed to match the former Level 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 究
- 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.