Mengkaji

Mengkaji is an Indonesian verb meaning to study, examine, or investigate something in depth. It implies systematic analysis, evaluation, or critical review, rather than casual reading. The term is widely used in academic, scientific, journalism, and policy contexts.

Formation and related forms. Mengkaji is formed from the root kaji (to study or examine) with the prefix meng-, with assimilation producing the form mengkaji. The related noun is kajian (the study or survey). Other derived words include pengkajian (the act of studying or assessing) and pengkaji (a researcher or reviewer).

Usage. The verb commonly takes a direct object: mengkaji data, mengkaji kasus, mengkaji teks, or mengkaji kebijakan. It is used in formal and academic writing to denote thorough analysis. It should not be confused with mengaji, a separate Indonesian verb meaning to recite or study the Qur'an, though both share the meng- prefix and phonetic similarity.