捜査(そうさ)

そうさ
noun / suru-verb
investigation, search
1. investigation, criminal investigation
An official search or inquiry, especially by police to solve crimes.
警察(けいさつ)は事件(じけん)の捜査(そうさ)を続(つづ)けている。
The police are continuing the investigation of the case.
捜査(そうさ)の結果(けっか)、容疑者(ようぎしゃ)が逮捕(たいほ)された。
As a result of the investigation, a suspect was arrested.
捜査(そうさ)当局(とうきょく)は証拠(しょうこ)を集(あつ)めている。
The investigative authorities are gathering evidence.

Specifically refers to criminal investigations by law enforcement.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 捜査(そうさ)する (to investigate)
  • 捜査(そうさ)当局(とうきょく) (investigative authorities)
  • 捜査(そうさ)本部(ほんぶ) (investigation headquarters)
  • 捜査(そうさ)員(いん) (investigator)
  • 捜査(そうさ)線上(せんじょう) (under investigation)

HOMOPHONE:

  • 操作(そうさ) - operation, manipulation (of machines, data)

Related Words

Contrast: 操作(そうさ) (operation (homophone))
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Added 2026.1.12 21:24 · Revised 2026.1.19 21:17
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