Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Inspect; review; examine

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Kanji Story

Imagine a gate (門) where you have to inspect (閲) each person before letting them enter. This gate serves as a symbol of reviewing or examining what goes in or out.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '閲' is a higher-level character frequently found in JLPT N1 materials. It is important to understand its meanings and usage to excel in both kanji and reading comprehension sections of the exam.

Example Sentences

• 書類を閲覧することは必要です。

  It is necessary to review the documents.

  しょるいをえつらんすることはひつようです。

  shorui o etsuran suru koto wa hitsuyou desu.

  Pronunciation

• 彼は閲覧室で本を閲読している。

  He is reading a book in the reading room.

  かれはえつらんしつでほんをえつどくしている。

  kare wa etsuranshitsu de hon o etsudoku shite iru.

  Pronunciation

• 新入社員の履歴書を閲覧した。

  I reviewed the resume of the new employee.

  しんにゅうしゃいんのりれきしょをえつらんした。

  shinnyuu shain no rirekisho o etsuran shita.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '閲' is a higher-level character commonly encountered in advanced JLPT materials.
• Pay attention to the pronunciation 'エツ' and its meanings related to inspecting or reviewing written materials.
• Understanding the context and usage of '閲' is important in both kanji and reading comprehension sections of the exam.

Usage in Japanese Names