WORD DETAIL
検討
けんとう
Examples
Included kanji
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
検討is read asけんとうand functions as a noun or withするfor examining options or a plan from several angles before deciding. - Basic usage: Mark the matter reviewed with
を, and add再in再検討するwhen considering it again.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Review and decision
- Reviewing several proposals may lead to choosing one, but
検討names the evaluative process rather than the final choice.
- Reviewing several proposals may lead to choosing one, but
- Initial and renewed review
再検討revisits an existing plan, here with cost included, so its timing differs from a first examination.

