Meaning

Primary

To Examine

Alternatives

To Study, To Consider

Word Type

する verb

Explanation

You examine it but you also chastise it, because you want to make sure this examining is correct. This is to examine or to study. All require chastising things to be sure for sure.

検討する generally implies thoroughly examining something to consider its pros and cons, suitability, or viability.

Reading

けんとうする
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

分厚いノートパソコンから薄型タブレットへの買い替えを検討している。

We’re looking into replacing our bulky laptop with a slim tablet.

Kanji Composition