調べ

しらべ · shirabe · JLPT N1 · noun

probe

🔍 調 = examine or adjust; 調べ = a thorough check, like sifting for clues

The kanji 調 means examine or adjust, so 調べ names the act of checking something carefully. The verb 調べる means to look into or research a matter.

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