Meaning

Primary

Censor

Alternative

Inspect

Word Type

noun, verbal noun, の adjective

Explanation

If you examine something too closely during your inspection you'll probably find a flaw and want to censor it. Put little black bars over all the flaws you find as you stare.

Reading

けんえつ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

この国ではネット検閲が行われています。

Internet censorship is practiced in this country.

Kanji Composition