Kanji 察: guess, presume, surmise, judge, understand
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Kanji 察: guess, presume, surmise, judge, understand. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 察
guess, presume, surmise, judge, understand
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
When performing a ritual (祭) under a roof (宀), one must carefully observe every detail to ensure it is done correctly. This led to the meaning of 'inspecting' or 'observing,' as seen in words like police (警察) or observation (觀察).
