診: the kanji for examine (a patient)
診 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means examine (a patient). Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
診 is written in 12 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
診 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 4 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
シン (shin)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 診察しんさつ · shinsatsu | medical examination |
| 診断しんだん · shindan | diagnosis |
| 検診けんしん · kenshin | medical checkup; screening |
みる (miru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 診るみる · miru | to examine (a patient) |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 医者に診てもらった。Isha ni mite moratta.I had a doctor examine me.
- 午後は診察の予約がある。Gogo wa shinsatsu no yoyaku ga aru.I have a doctor's appointment in the afternoon.
- 年に一度、健康診断を受ける。Nen ni ichido, kenkō shindan o ukeru.I have a health checkup once a year.
- 先生が子どもの喉を診た。Sensei ga kodomo no nodo o mita.The doctor examined the child's throat.
- がん検診の案内が届いた。Gan kenshin no annai ga todoita.I received a notice for cancer screening.
Questions about 診
How many strokes does 診 have?
診 is written in 12 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 診?
The on readings are shin (シン). The kun readings are miru (みる).
What JLPT level is 診?
N1. 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 N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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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 診
- 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.