1.
investigation, inquiry, examination
A systematic examination to discover facts.
原因を調査する。
To investigate the cause.
警察が事故の原因を調査している。
The police are investigating the cause of the accident.
問題が見つかったので、詳しく調査することになった。
A problem was found, so a detailed investigation was decided upon.
2.
survey, research
A systematic collection of data, often through questionnaires or interviews.
アンケート調査を行う。
Conduct a questionnaire survey.
調査の結果が発表された。
The survey results were announced.
市場調査によると、若者の間でこの商品が人気だ。
According to market research, this product is popular among young people.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 調査する (to investigate, to survey)
- 調査を行う (to conduct a survey)
- 調査の結果 (survey/investigation results)
COMMON COMPOUND WORDS:
- 世論調査 (public opinion poll)
- 市場調査 (market research)
- 実態調査 (fact-finding survey)
- 現地調査 (field survey)
- 調査報告 (investigation report)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 調査: Investigation, survey (formal, systematic)
- 捜査: Criminal investigation (police work)
Related Words
Contrast:
捜査 (criminal investigation)