Abbreviation of the Japan Kanji Aptitude Test (Kanken), a private exam that assesses kanji reading, writing, and vocabulary skills, given in graded levels.
子どもが来月漢検の8級を受ける予定だ。
My child is scheduled to take Kanken level 8 next month.
漢検の勉強を通して漢字の書き順や意味を見直した。
Studying for Kanken made me review kanji stroke order and meanings.
履歴書に漢検準1級と書けると印象が良い場合がある。
Listing Kanken pre-1st level on your resume can sometimes make a good impression.