取り調べ | Japanese meaning

取り調べ【とりしらべ】

Frequency rank: 14,875. – 14,927.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

investigation (e.g. by police or prosecutors); examination; inquiry; enquiry

Forms

取り調べ【とりしらべ】Frequency rank: 14,875. – 14,927.
取調べ【とりしらべ】
取調【とりしらべ】
とりしらべ

Generated definitions (experimental)

investigation (e.g. by police or prosecutors)

This meaning refers specifically to a formal inquiry conducted by authorities such as police or prosecutors to gather information regarding a crime or legal case.

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The police conducted an investigation regarding the incident.

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As a result of the investigation, the suspect was arrested.

examination

In this context, the term can also refer to a systematic examination of facts or evidence, not limited to legal frameworks.

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The researcher conducts an examination of the data.

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After the examination, the cause of the problem was identified.

inquiry

This meaning pertains to a broader sense of questioning or seeking information about a topic, often used in contexts outside of law enforcement.

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He responded to the inquiry from his colleagues.

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The government began an inquiry into this issue.

enquiry

Similar to 'inquiry,' this usage emphasizes a request for information or clarification, commonly in both formal and informal settings.

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There were many enquiries regarding the event.

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There was an enquiry call, so I will make sure to follow up.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to undergo an investigationpolice interrogationan investigation is conductedto respond to an inquiryresults of the investigationto appear for questioningto conduct an inquiryunder investigationprolonged questioningsubject of investigation

Wiktionary definitions (experimental)

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Example sentences

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1. とむトム。

Tom's company is under investigation by the Federal Trade Commission.

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