検察

• Reading: けんさつ
• Romaji: kensatsu
• Kanji breakdown: 検 (ken) — to examine, to inspect; 察 (satsu) — to observe, to investigate
• Pronunciation: /keɴ.sa.tsɯ/

Meaning

Prosecution; criminal investigation. The branch of law enforcement that investigates and prosecutes crimes.

A noun referring to the prosecutorial arm of the justice system. The 検察庁 (Public Prosecutors Office) is responsible for investigating crimes and bringing charges. Common compounds include 検察官 (prosecutor) and 検察側 (the prosecution side).

Examples

1. 検察が新しい証拠を見つけたそうだ。 Apparently the prosecution found new evidence.
2. 検察側の主張は非常に説得力があった。 The prosecution's argument was very persuasive.
3. 検察は容疑者を正式に起訴した。 The prosecution formally indicted the suspect.

Usage Guide

Context: law, news, crime

Tone: serious

Origin & History

Composed of 検 (to examine, to inspect) and 察 (to observe, to investigate). Together they mean examination and investigation, particularly of criminal matters.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal