- tenken detailed inspection, thorough examination, checking
Used for systematic checks of equipment, vehicles, or procedures, often before operation or as routine maintenance; more formal than チェック.
車の点検をしてもらった。
Kuruma no tenken o shite moratta.
I had my car inspected.
毎朝、機械の点検を行います。
Maiasa, kikai no tenken o okonaimasu.
We perform machine inspections every morning.
⚖️ Often confused with 検査, but 点検 implies a routine check, while 検査 is a formal test or examination.
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