さつ
satsu
JLPT N314 strokesKanjiLevel 39 - JLPT N3

Quick answer

察 is the kanji for "Guess". A common reading is さつ (satsu). You can practice writing it on this page.

Meaning

Guess

Also : Judge · Presume · Surmise · Understand

Readings

onさつ/ satsu

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The kanji 察 represents 'GUESS'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of guess.

Reading ·

On-reading: さつ — remember this sound by associating it with guess.

Example Sentences

状況を察して行動しました。

じょうきょうをさっしてこうどうしました。

I read the situation and acted.

警察に通報しました。

けいさつにつうほうしました。

I reported to the police.

Vocabulary using 察

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