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捜査
sousa
Description
「捜査」は、警察が事件や犯人について調べることを言います。
"捜査" means the police investigating a case or a suspect.
ニュースやドラマでよく聞く、少しかたい言葉です。
It is a somewhat formal word often heard in news and dramas.
Meanings
捜査sousa
criminal investigation by police
警察が事件の捜査を始めた。
The police have started investigating the case.
捜査するsousa suru
to investigate a crime
警察は現場を捜査している。
The police are investigating the scene.
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Notes
- Etymology
捜 (search) + 査 (examine); refers specifically to police/legal investigation, unlike general 調査.
- Nuance
捜査 is for crimes and police work; 調査 is neutral research or survey.
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