- to examine; to look up; to investigate; to check up; to sense; to study; to inquire; to search
Ichidan verb; transitive verb
Generated definitions (experimental)
- to examine
- to look up
- to investigate
- to check up
- to sense
- to study
- to inquire
- to search
This meaning is used when someone wants to take a closer look at something, often to understand it better or to determine its nature.
This meaning pertains to searching for information, typically in reference materials or databases.
Used when conducting a detailed inquiry or examination to uncover facts or gather evidence, often related to a mystery or issue.
This meaning is about verifying or confirming something, often done to ensure accuracy or reliability.
This meaning is related to perceiving or detecting something through one of the senses, often in a subtle or instinctive way.
Used when someone is engaging in learning or researching a subject in depth, often for academic purposes.
This meaning is used when someone is seeking information by asking questions or seeking clarification on a matter.
This meaning refers to the act of looking through something methodically to find something specific.
Generated collocations (experimental)
きごう(きごう)to examine; to look up; to investigate; to check up; to sense; to study; to inquire; to searchthe act of examiningthere is a need to investigatetime for looking upin order to investigatemethod of searchingresult of the investigationwhen you check uptry to look upto check in advanceto thoroughly examine
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
Example sentences
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Since primary school we've been checking for the qualities known as acidity and alkalinity with litmus paper.
When investigating the pH (acidic, neutral, alkaline) of a liquid, don't soak the litmus paper completely in the liquid but just put the end of the paper in it.
"Well, there's something I'd like your advice on about my research project ..." "Let's see... Hmm, you're investigating flowering plants then."
When I inquired "what is that?" I was told, "go and find out for yourself."
When it is appraised, in order to check the authenticity and state of preservation of the painting, the real thing has to be borrowed from its owner.
Therefore I'm giving up for now. I'll still try to check out other possibilities but ... I think hopes are slim.
I believe this may be a correction after investigation of his date of birth in the family register.
It is important that a lawyer should leave no stone unturned even on minor points and harp on the same subject to achieve a break through in an impasse.