1.
exploration; probe; search; investigation
Systematic examination or investigation, especially of space or unknown areas.
火星探査機が着陸した。
The Mars probe landed.
宇宙探査の歴史
The history of space exploration
深海を探査する。
To explore the deep sea.
探査 is composed of 探 (search) + 査 (investigate).
COMMON USES:
- 宇宙探査: space exploration
- 火星探査: Mars exploration
- 探査機: probe (spacecraft)
- 探査船: exploration vessel
VS. 探検:
- 探査: scientific/systematic investigation
- 探検: adventure-style exploration
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Contrast:
探検 (exploration (adventure))