車検
Meanings
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vehicle inspection; motor vehicle inspection
Refers to the mandatory periodic inspection of motor vehicles in Japan, required by law to ensure roadworthiness. Often used in contexts like 車検を受ける (to get a vehicle inspection) or 車検が切れる (the inspection expires).
I have to get my vehicle inspected next month.
Driving with an expired vehicle inspection can result in a fine.
Usage patterns
- 車検を受けるto undergo/get a vehicle inspection
I'm planning to take my car in for its inspection next month.
- 車検に出すto take a car in for its inspection
I plan to take the car in for inspection this weekend.
- 車検が切れるfor a vehicle inspection (certificate) to expire
If you don't renew it before the inspection expires, it becomes illegal to drive.
- 車検を通すto get a car through inspection (pass it)
It's an old car, but it still managed to pass the inspection.