調査

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 事故の原因を調査しています。▶ —
   They are investigating the cause of the accident.
2. アンケート調査の結果が出ました。▶ —
   The results of the questionnaire survey are out.

Collocations

Mnemonic

調査 chousa — 調 (to examine, to tune) + 査 (to inspect). To examine and inspect in detail — a survey, an investigation. A suru-verb. 事故の調査 links to K-67's 事故 and 原因; 調査結果 links to K-67's 結果.

Quick check

1. What meaning do both kanji in 調査 share?

   • to examine and inspect
   • to finish quickly
   • to forget
   • to hide